The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says a new state-wide plan for transmission infrastructure development ignores the rights of farmers and regional communities. Following the release of the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF), VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers and decision makers to prepare for drier conditions as the first seasonal outlook by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) points to reduced farm outputs later this…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the Andrews Government’s decision to steamroll ahead with transmission developments in Western Victoria following the announcement of a new corridor for the proposed VNI-West project. VFF President Emma Germano said Victoria’s Minister for…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) told a recent Victorian Parliament inquiry that using land tax to replace stamp duty on property sales is not the answer. Speaking to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry into Land Transfer Duty,…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on the Victorian Government to step in and take over planning of the state’s transmission network following the consultation on the proposed VNI West project. VFF President Emma Germano said the Australian Energy…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has demanded the Victorian Government urgently clarify the rights of farmers set to be impacted by the huge expansion of Victoria’s electricity transmission infrastructure. VFF President Emma Germano said despite the government’s offer of landholder…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is warning against announcing substantial renewable energy targets without any plan for new transmission infrastructure across the State. VFF President Emma Germano said Premier Daniel Andrews’ target of 95 per cent renewable energy sources by…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says draft documents released by the Department ofEnvironment, Land, Water and Planning in regard to the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Programon the Bass Coast unfairly prioritises tourism and disadvantage farming communities. VFF President Emma Germano…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s move to block the Fingerboards sand mine in East Gippsland is a win for local farmers and for rigorous processes designed to protect farmland. VFF President Emma Germano said the decision…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has said today that the disrespect continues as farmers are shut out of the camping site assessment process and will ultimately pay the price as a result. VFF President Emma Germano said that while farmers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased the Victorian Government has announced camping will only take place on suitable sites ahead of the impending camping regulations, but says the detail of the rules must be revealed. VFF President Emma Germano…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is leading calls for the Victorian Government to establish a dedicated Stakeholder Reference Group to advise the Government on the implementation of the upcoming camping regulations. VFF President Emma Germano said the regulations slated to…