Your latest edition of the Victorian Farmer magazine is here! Covering all the issues you need to know and going behind the scenes of the VFF, this edition explores the issues around renewable energy, local rates, water buybacks, challenges facing our…
Agriculture Victoria is seeking up-to-date data to better understand how wild dogs and dingoes are affecting Victorian livestock farmers. The Livestock Predation Survey will collect data from farmers about incidents of livestock predation by wild dogs and dingoes on their…
We’ve welcomed the partnership between Agriculture Victoria and Halter in trialling the use of virtual fencing technology at the government’s Ellinbank Smartfarm. VFF President Emma Germano said the move was a forward step towards making the technology accessible to…
At the most recent Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) Policy Council the VFF Livestock council advocated for hook tracking for sheep and lamb to be added to the list of SPA strategic policy priorities, SPA is taking this forward and will…
The VFF says the federal Labor government’s decision to ban live sheep sea exports could have dire consequences for Victorian farmers and demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the entire agricultural industry. VFF President Emma Germano said the move has sent…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s state budget was amissed opportunity to invest in Victorian agriculture, drive productivity and propelVictoria’s economy. VFF President Emma Germano said despite today’s announcement, agricultureremains ready to drive a prosperous economy. “Regional Victorian’s have…
The Victorian Government has commissioned a survey into the use of 1080 by Quantum Market Research, which has been posted and emailed to all authorised 1080 users in Victoria. The survey forms part of Agriculture Victoria’s delivery of the Government’s program to investigate the use of 1080…
Last week, the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture released the revised rates for the Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL), transitioning from a 10% flat rate system to one based on the Gross Value of Production (GVP) for each agricultural sector. This adjustment…
What’s the latest news happening in the VFF commodity space? Read on to learn more. DAIRY VFF UDV DAIRY CODE OF CONDUCT The Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have commenced a review of the Dairy Industry Code. The…
It’s been all go in the VFF Farming Systems space, with the team working on a number of issues. ANIMAL CARE & PROTECTION BILL In March, the VFF submitted its response to the Victorian Government’s draft Animal Care and Protection Bill, working…
We’re calling for a number of key government commitments to ensure farmers have confidence and certainty following last month’s shock announcement to lift the unprotection order for dingos in north west Victoria. VFF President Emma Germano in a recent meeting…
The VFF team are hard at work tackling a number of issues important to Victorian farmers. Please read the below commodity issues the team can provide you with an update on: Dairy Dairy Code of Conduct The Commonwealth Department of…