The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Biosecurity Control funding announcement that enables the VFF Stock Sense biosecurity initiative to continue operating for another year. The funding includes $395,000 from the Cattle fund and $395,000 from the Sheep and…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has 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…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) livestock biosecurity and welfare initiative, Stock Sense, is experiencing record high attendance at its Victorian events and workshops, reflecting a growing appetite amongst producers and the community for its resources. VFF Livestock President Scott Young…
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 Farmers Federation’s (VFF) ‘Stock Sense’ project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs to Victorian farms over the past three months in the wake of increased demand from farmers. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the rise…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Stock Sense Project is seeking expressions of interest from Victorian livestock producers to join the Stock Sense Network Group to help increase engagement in animal health, welfare and biosecurity. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed additional support and resources to help prepare Victoria against the threat of Foot and Mouth and Lumpy Skin diseases. VFF President Emma Germano said the commitment was important to protect farms in the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has written to the Victorian Minister Lily D ‘Ambrosio, Minister for Environment and Climate Action calling for an immediate suspension of the rules that allow camping on riverside farmland due to the biosecurity risks posed…
Victorian farmers are encouraging international travellers to enact simple preventative measures to help keep the potentially devastating Foot and Mouth (FMD) livestock disease out of Australia. Victorian Farmers Federation President Emma Germano said that news of the disease reaching the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed the passage of legislation to introduce on-the-spot-fines to better protect farmers from the illegal activities of animal activists. VFF President Emma Germano said that three years after the Inquiry into the Impact…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to launch our new Stock Sense Project which aims to help improve animal health and welfare and on-farm biosecurity in Victoria’s livestock industry. VFF Stock Sense is open to all Victorian livestock farmers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Pig Group has sought assurances from JBS Australia that Victorian pig farmers will still have access to the same processing services under its proposed acquisition of Rivalea Holdings. VFF Pig Group President Tim Kingma said…