The VFF is opposed to the Commonwealth Government’s proposed phase out of the live sheep export industry announced by Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt. Following consideration by the VFF Livestock Policy Council, the VFF was a co-signatory to the letter…
Government funding has been made available to help expand Victoria’s stock and domestic water in the Pyrenees and Northern Grampians Shires. The proposed Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Waters Supply Project has been promoted by local farmers as a way…
Farmers have a new tool to protect their properties and animals from unauthorised trespass and biosecurity threats following the implementation of the Livestock Management Regulations 2022. The regulations came into effect on 31 August 2022 and follow the successful passage…
The Australian Government has banned personal meat imports in response advocacy by the VFF and supporting organisations that sought to ban all food coming with internationals travellers into Australia. In July, the VFF was one of the first farmer groups…
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) have been detected in countries close to Australia. We want livestock producers to be prepared, vigilant and on the lookout. What is Lumpy skin disease?LSD is a serious disease of cattle and…
A big thank you to those of you who tuned into our recent webinar to discuss Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). It was our largest ever webinar with over 1,200 fellow audience members. It was a clear demonstration of not…
View the photos taken at the 2022 VFF Grains & Livestock Conference held at the Mercure Ballarat on Tuesday 21 June.
Stock Sense is teaming up with several expert speakers to present at a FREE workshop on a range of cattle health, welfare, and biosecurity topics. Topics include: Pain relief in Cattle Trucksafe and Fit-to-load standards Lumpy Skin Disease Importance of…
After more than 150 years of rearing cattle, beef is an integral part of the Maconochie family tradition. Meet farmer Sam Maconochie, part of the team from Hopkins River Beef who takes us Behind the Farm Gate. Q: Why did…
There’s nothing better than a delicious Sunday Roast and who better to recommend the best recipe than a lamb farmer themselves? Meet Scott Young, a third-generation livestock and cropping farmer from Ballan, located roughly halfway between Ballarat and Melbourne. Q:…
Wool does much more than keep us warm on those chilly winter days and Victoria is home to some of Australia’s best quality products that can be found in all corners of the globe. Meet Steve Harrison, owner of Bindawarra…
There’s just something about locally made goats cheese and the team behind Meredith Goats Cheese make some of the best produce you can get your hands on. Meet Julie Cameron, one half of the inspiration behind Meredith Goats Cheese in…
