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 (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…
SECURE YOUR TICKET The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to announce the 2023 VFF Annual Conference and Dinner to be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24 and 25. VFF President Emma Germano said the event…
The Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (VFF/ UDV) believes the impacts of the Basin Plan on the Northern Victorian Dairy industry have been completely ignored in the recent press club address by the Murray Darling Basin CEO,…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) says Northern Victoria’s dairy industry would be further damaged by water buybacks and the recovery of the 450GL up-water target ahead of this week’s meeting of State and Federal…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the move for farmers to no longer need an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) license when using more than 5000 tyres to weigh down silage is a win for farmers. VFF President Emma Germano said…
The Victorian Farmers Federation and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) has announced casual vacancy appointments for the role of VFF UDV President and Vice-President following a recent VFF UDV Policy Council meeting. Effective immediately, Larpent farmer Mark Billing has…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the move by Coles to lift their own-brand milk price is welcome for farmers and reflects the mounting costs being incurred by producers at the farm gate. VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria Vice-President Mark…
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) is pleased to announce the outcome of the VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Wannon Region 10 election. VFF Delegated and Acting Returning Officer Robert Taylor congratulated Bruce Knowles who has been returned as VFF…
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today has announced an election for the role of UDV Vice-President. The nominees for the role are Corangamite dairy farmer, Mr Ian Morris and Colac dairy farmer, Mr Mark Billing. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) CEO…
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is inviting young dairy people (aged 18 to 35) to join the first ‘Victorian Dairy and Agricultural Study Tour’ funded by Gardiner Dairy Foundation. “This is a rare opportunity for emerging dairy leaders to gain…