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…
The 2021 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference is back for the first time since 2019 and is set to highlight the challenges, issues and opportunities facing the Victorian dairy industry. UDV President Paul Mumford said the event will provide…
The United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV) believes the Murray Darling Basin Plan must urgently change to ensure the dairy industry has some certainty and confidence to create the jobs needed to help Australia recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Dairy…
Farmers are being urged to fight back against the European Union’s demands for Australia to restrict the use of common cheese names in a proposed free trade agreement between Australia and the 28 EU countries. Peak dairy farmer groups the…
