The VFF Horticulture Council has requested the VFF Returning Officer to call for nominations for the 2023 Horticulture Group Elections. Nominations are now open to fill vacancies for the following positions for a 2 year period: The VFF Constitution requires…
Welcome to HortThoughts, a podcast series by the VFF’s Horticulture Group. In this series, you’ll join host Tegan Buckley as she chats to a wide range of guests specialising in policy, safety, mental health, supply chain disruptions and much more.…
What was to be a quick stint on the family farm has turned into a career spanning 10 years and counting for current VFF President and Gippsland farmer Emma Germano. Read below as we get a look #BehindtheFarmGate at Emma’s…
We’ve grown accustomed to giving flowers when celebrating with friends and loved ones, but have you ever wondered about the people behind these spectacular blooms? Meet Michael and Femke Licciardi, the owners of Wandin Valley Flowers on Melbourne’s eastern outskirts.…
The Horticulture Group was part of the development of the initial Seasonal Worker Program pilot program and has continued to support the program as a way for growers to source a reliable workforce. The VFF encourages growers who are seeking…
Australia is the fourth largest exporter of honey in the world after China, Argentina and Mexico. Australian honey varieties are recognised for their high quality and unique flavours, affected by the bee’s feasting on a wide range of wild nectars.…