The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is opposing Glenelg Shire Council’s plan to reduce its primary producer rebate resulting in local farmers paying thousands of dollars more in rates. VFF President Emma Germano warned the plan would see local farmers being…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Austroads’ unrealistic proposal to dramatically increase heavy vehicle registrations for older vehicles will hurt farmers and small businesses and is strongly urging the Victorian Government not to adopt the recommendation. VFF President Emma Germano…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging rural and regional local government councils to avoid inequitable rate increases for farmers in the face of record farmland sales across the state. VFF President Emma Germano said farmers are increasingly becoming concerned…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed a proposed change to the way farmland is valued for the purposes of local government rates following the release of the Victorian Government’s response to its Local Government Rating System Review. VFF President…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the recommendations of the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry Report and supports calls for new fair trading law to address harmful practices arising from bargaining power imbalance. VFF Chicken Meat Group President Vince Croston…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s Secure Work Pilot Scheme is ill-thought out and not supported by the VFF. VFF President David Jochinke said at a time when industries such as agriculture are primed to help lead…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s $65m dollar investment into the future of Victorian agriculture and says the announcement supports a number of the VFF’s budget priorities. VFF President David Jochinke said the VFF has been advocating…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging members to do their due diligence on grain buyers to minimise the potential for non-payment. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said it’s important farmers minimise the risks of non-payment for produce. “The…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s $50m dollar investment into improving facilities, teaching and access to courses at regional agricultural colleges and training providers and says the move will help attract the next generation to careers in…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today sent a letter to the Premier of South Australia Steven Marshall, urging the South Australian Government to implement the National Agriculture Workers’ Code immediately to ensure the movement of agricultural product and people…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the focus on agriculture in this year’s Federal Budget and says the budget measures will better equip agriculture to help lead Australia’s economic recovery. VFF President David Jochinke said farmers were generally satisfied with…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes today’s decision by the Victorian Government to loosen restrictions on the state’s meat processors. VFF Livestock Group President Leonard Vallance said it’s much needed respite for farmers after weeks of consultation between key farm…
