Calls for stronger quad bike safety standards and mandatory operator protection devices (OPDs) from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), the National Farmers Federation and other industry bodies have been answered today by the Federal Government. “Workplace safety is a non-negotiable.…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President David Jochinke presented today at the Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism to ask for farm trespass penalties to be strengthened to $220,000 for individuals and $400,000 for organisations, and $1,000 on-the-spot…
Farmers have less than a month to claim a $1,200 rebate for two quad bike operator protection devices (OPDs) or a safer alternative farm vehicle before the Quad Bike Safety Rebate Scheme closes on 30 June 2020. “Quad bikes are…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is imploring farmers to use extreme care when using quad bikes, install an operator protection device (OPD) and consider alternative, safer farm vehicles. “The ACCC found that quad bikes cause an average of six emergency…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on all farmers, supply chain businesses, and agricultural professionals to make a submission to the Victorian Parliament’s Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Activism before it closes in two weeks. “This Inquiry is…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) congratulates the Morrison-McCormack Government for introducing a Bill in the first sitting week that will strengthen protections for Australian farmers against trespass, theft and other property offences. “I commend the Federal Government for prioritising the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) supports the Victorian Government and WorkSafe Victoria safety campaign launched this week to promote safer quad bike use. “The real-life stories shared in the new safety campaign are deeply uncomfortable and painful to hear,” said…
The threat of animal activists and how the dairy industry should respond was passionately debated today at the 2019 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). “Animal activists disrupt legal businesses, risk animal health by…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes bipartisan support from the Coalition and Labor for the successful motion in Parliament yesterday for an inquiry into the effectiveness of legislation to prevent trespass and harassment on farms and other supply chain businesses.…
As the farming community comes to terms with the death of two children in quad bike accidents one week ago, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging all farmers to take extreme care when using quad bikes or consider using…
The 2019 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference is set to tackle a range of ‘hot issues’ threatening the viability of Victoria’s dairy sector. “The risk of activists illegally entering farms, causing business disruption and potentially introducing significant disease is…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has come out in support of its farmers, noting today’s animal activist activities have achieved little more than traffic and business disruption, unlike previous events across the country. “We are fortunate that today’s activist activities,…
