The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the announcement from a number of South West Victorian Councils and Shires regarding the increased agricultural machinery and heavy vehicle access across the regions. The VFF worked with local farmers, the Department of Transport…
Victorian farmers are putting local government on notice as councils prepare their draft budgets for 2020-21. This week VFF President David Jochinke wrote to the state’s rural and regional mayors warning them that Victorian farmers will strongly oppose any unfair…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian and Australian Governments to develop an Agriculture Investment Strategy that will incentivise Australian superannuation funds to invest in our ‘bulletproof’ agriculture industry. VFF President David Jochinke said COVID-19 has highlighted…
Mother’s Day 2020 will be like no other and provide an opportunity to support our local floristry industry. VFF Vice President Emma Germano said that due to COVID-19 restrictions, the percentage of imported flowers has fallen dramatically. “This will take…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s confirmation that stage one restrictions do not apply to Victorian agriculture and agribusiness, and the continued support for the sector from Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes. VFF President David Jochinke said…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) leadership and representatives in horticulture, livestock, dairy, grains, chicken, egg and pork industries want to reassure Victorians that we will not run out of food. VFF President David Jochinke urged Victorians not to panic about…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the $17.6 billion stimulus package that will help bolster the state’s agricultural industries. VFF President David Jochinke said support will be needed for Victoria’s agricultural sector which contributes…
The United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV) today welcomes the finalisation of the dairy Mandatory Code of Conduct with a range of measures introduced to improve transparency and set minimum standards of conduct in milk supply agreements. Federal Agricultural Minister,…
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Vice President Emma Germano has described Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster’s comments surrounding the Regional Agricultural Migration Program (RAMP) as out of touch. Dr Webster’s persistent pursuit of the RAMP initiative demonstrates that she is…
Drought affected farmers and contractors in the Millewa district will be able to upgrade or repair machinery or equipment thanks to new funding announced today by the Victorian Government. The new Farm Machinery Improvement Grants Program will provide grants of…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the decision by the State Government and the municipalities of Wellington, East Gippsland and Mildura to support drought stricken farming businesses. VFF President David Jochinke said the decision was an important win for farmers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today called for a total overhaul of council rates and the way local government is funded at a public hearing in Melbourne. In the VFF’s submission to the Local Government Rating Systems Review, Victoria’s peak…