We’re saying the success of a proposed $300 million hot chips processing facility slated for Victoria’s west relies on protecting the farmland that will supply it. VFF President Brett Hosking welcomed the investment, but questioned the government’s long-term priorities. “This facility…
Our Making our Farms Safer Project will continue to help keep Victorian Farmers Safe after the Victorian Government announced a $2.6m project extension. The agreement between WorkSafe and the VFF allows us to deliver the next phase of the critical…
Victoria is starting to dry out and that means more risk of bushfires. With the support of the Victorian Government and as part of the Emergency Fodder Support Program, we’re reminding truck transport operators to pre-register their details with us.…
Some landholders in the path of the VNI West transmission project have received Section 93 notices today instigating compulsory access to your land. This is a troubling development at a busy time of year, and we want you to be informed…
As Anthony Albanese prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington this evening, we’re calling on the Federal and State Governments to ensure farmers and regional communities are not ignored in the rush to secure rare earth minerals, fuelled by mounting…
We’ve welcomed the Federal Government’s significant amendments to its proposed superannuation tax, describing the changes as a substantial improvement that will protect thousands of farming families from the worst impacts of the original policy. VFF President Brett Hosking said today’s…
In response to reports of some farmers receiving access notices from Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) for their land as part of the VNI West Transmission Project, VFF President Brett Hosking has labelled the move as ‘tone-deaf’: “We’ve consistently told TCV…
Together with our industry counterparts, we’re urging you to remain on the lookout after a recent khapra beetle detection. Khapra beetle larvae have been found in nappy pants imported to Australia. The pest, which Australia is currently free from, poses…
The Victorian Government’s move to dismantle Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) and replace it with the new Safe Food Victoria must not compromise safety and result in increased costs for the dairy industry. United Dairyfarmers of Victoria President Bernie Free is calling…
In light of Coles’ decision to delay the phase-out of caged eggs until 2030 citing bird flu related supply issues, we’re calling on retailers and the government to take a realistic approach to guarantee the future supply of eggs for…
The VFF acknowledges the Victorian Government announcement that it has reached an in-principle agreement on Australia’s first Treaty. VFF President Brett Hosking said ‘the introduction of this legislation today will be the first time it’s been seen by many stakeholders.”…
As local government rates notices hit letterboxes across the state, farmers are highlighting the madness of the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund Tax (ESVF) now hitting the pockets of Victorian homeowners. VFF President Brett Hosking said the mounting outrage is…