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We must safeguard our farming land
We’re urging the Victorian Government to safeguard the state’s most strategically significant agricultural land from renewable energy development. VFF President Emma Germano said the transition to renewable energy can’t come at the cost of losing the state’s most valuable…
Substantial investment needed to repair ruined roads
We’ve welcomed the Victorian Government’s $675m regional roads maintenance blitz, but says substantially more funding is needed to repair the state’s crumbling and dangerous road network. VFF President Emma Germano urged the government to get on with the job and…
More action needed to combat avian influenza risk
More needs to be done now to prepare Victorian farmers for the potential arrival of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, which has the ability to devastate Victoria’s poultry industry and native wildlife. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta said additional urgent…
On the ground in Melbourne’s food bowl
The VFF team recently had the opportunity to visit a number of farms in Werribee South, commonly referred to a Melbourne’s food bowl. The region is a large producer of horticulture produce and nearby distribution centres send produce throughout the…
Farmers welcome green drought support
We’ve welcomed millions in much needed Victorian Government drought funding assistance for South West farmers amidst record-breaking dry conditions. VFF President Emma Germano said the $13.53 million funding package would be used to help give farmers the tools needed to…
Sensible decision reached on wild dog control
The Victorian Government’s decision to extend the unprotection order for dingoes is a common sense move that will ensure farmers are equipped with the tools needed to protect their livestock. VFF President Emma Germano said the decision follows months of sustained advocacy…
VFF launches General Policy Platform
We’re excited to share with you the VFF’s General Policy Platform. It provides a record of the policy positions adopted and agreed to by Victorian farmers and is the culmination of a rigorous policy setting process undertaken by the VFF Policy Council,…
Victorian ag exports set to take off with third runway approval
The green lighting of Melbourne’s Airport’s third runway will be an economic boom for Victoria’s agriculture industry and enable the sector to solidify itself as Australia’s most valuable agriculture exporter. VFF President Emma Germano backed the expansion and said the move would…
2024 VFF General Elections Q&As
Have you visited the 2024 VFF General Elections information hub? It’s your go-to for all elections information, including the recently updated question and answer section that outlines all of the information you need to know. Questions include: QUESTION: Who is…
LLI Exercise Audiatur
Industry representatives play a critical role during an emergency animal disease (EAD) response by providing industry perspective, essential advice and guidance to government on response matters. Existing response arrangements acknowledge this role and the benefits it provides to response planning…
Victorian Farmer magazine has arrived
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…