The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing a private members Bill that would remove regulations stopping farmers from growing industrial hemp. VFF President Emma Germano said the Hemp Industry Bill 2024 introduced into the Victorian Parliament by the Legalise Cannabis…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s state budget was amissed opportunity to invest in Victorian agriculture, drive productivity and propelVictoria’s economy. VFF President Emma Germano said despite today’s announcement, agricultureremains ready to drive a prosperous economy. “Regional Victorian’s have…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of elections for the 2023 VFF Horticulture Council Elections. VFF Returning Officer Brendan Tatham said Nathan Free has been re-elected to the role of VFF Horticulture Council President and Katherine…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s extension of the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme and says it’s a small step towards filling the more than 24,000 workers needed for the upcoming peak season. VFF President…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s announcement by the Federal Government to deliver a dedicated Agriculture specific Visa (Ag Visa) is the culmination of years of advocacy and has the potential to help solve Victoria’s crippling workforce labour issues.…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of $6.4 million in funding to help protect our horticulture industry against the risks posed by the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). The QFF poses a significant risk to horticulture crops…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on consumers to support local flower growers and ask where their flowers come from this Mother’s Day. Amidst a turbulent past year for the local flower industry, with COVID-19 related wedding cancellations and…
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…
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…
Over 150,000 tulips will line the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River this Sunday as part of a large-scale installation by sustainable designer and eco-warrior Joost Bakker. Largely known for lining Hosier Lane last year with a sea of tulips that…