The Victorian Farmers Federation has announced the opening of applications as part of the final round of grants under the Farmers’ Fund. VFF is strongly encouraging dairy farmers, particularly those contending with drought and extreme dry conditions in parts of…
The Victorian Farmers Federation welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of relief arrangements for farmers currently contending with drought and dry conditions in parts of Victoria, but is urging more be done to deliver for agriculture in the long-term. VFF representatives,…
The Victorian Farmers Federation is demanding candidates and parties contesting the 2018 state election start delivering for agriculture and growing our communities. The call coincides with the launch of the VFF’s new campaign website, which reinforces key state election asks…
Chain of responsibility and truck road-worthiness will be some of the big issues on the agenda at this year’s Victorian Farmers Federation Grains Pre-Harvest Roadshow from 3 to 12 September 2018. Comprising eight events across Victoria – in Ouyen, Donald,…
Changes to heavy vehicle registration mean from 1 October farmers will no longer be able to purchase primary producer registration plates for their trucks. The Victorian Farmers Federation is concerned this is the first step towards the complete removal of…
Victorian farmers have decided to march on Melbourne calling for action to fix the skyrocketing cost of council rates impacting farm businesses across rural Victoria. At the Victorian Farmers Federation Annual Conference held in Ballarat, farmers unanimously voted to take…
An initiative by the VFF is seeing Victorian pork producers ‘paying it forward’ by donating hundreds of kilograms of high quality pork to FareShare to feed Victorian families experiencing food insecurity. FareShare is Australia’s largest charity kitchen that cooks and…
Farmers will gather in Ballarat this week to attend the Victorian Farmers Federation Conference with shire rates a key area of debate. “Feedback from our members suggests that rates are a key issue across much of rural and regional Victoria,”…
Victorian dairy farmers are demanding milk processors shape up on opening price announcements, calling for messaging that is transparent and reflective of the market. United Dairyfarmers of Victoria President Adam Jenkins said dairy farmers need early and transparent opening prices…
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has acknowledged the release of the Federal Government’s much awaited Milk Price Index. Launched last week by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, the Index is aimed at helping dairy farmers better understand…
Across Victoria farmers are taking action against the unfair rates burden on farmland. This afternoon farmers will gather at the Mildura Rural Shire Council offices to protest the proposed rates increase of 22.87% for farmland. “We encourage all Mildura ratepayers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation Pig Group is calling on consumers to support Victorian pig producers as the industry experiences a trading downturn. A number of years ago the pork industry experienced an increase in sales and prices, which lead to…