The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says WorkSafe is prioritising compliance over safety by not providing adequate and fit-for-purpose telehander training for farmers after the proposed reforms were shelved. VFF President Emma Germano says after nearly three (3) years of patiently…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is requesting urgent support for agricultural freight workers to comply with COVID-19 interstate border crossing requirements in the lead up to harvest. With limited access to freight-friendly testing and vaccination sites in regional Victoria, the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says after years of lobbying, the establishment of a permitted road train network on key arterial roads throughout the Wimmera is a huge win for farmers. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said the establishment…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s State Budget fails to invest in regional freight routes, but includes some key investments for agriculture. VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government has missed an opportunity to drive growth in the…
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) has provided the framework needed to grow Victorian agriculture and fast-track our state’s economic rebound from the impacts of COVID-19 ahead of the May State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government must…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says more funding is needed to ensure Victoria’s crumbling regional road and rail freight infrastructure can cope with future increased freight as this season’s bumper grain harvest highlights the network’s shortfalls. VFF Grains Group President…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to partly fund the stalled Murray Basin Rail Project and is calling for the Victorian Government to the match the $5 million dollar planning commitment to ensure the project delivers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to head back to the drawing board after a disappointing budget result for regional freight infrastructure. VFF President David Jochinke said the Victorian Government needs to boost investment in…
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) says the Victorian Government’s latest proposal for additional works on the state’s outdated regional freight rail infrastructure must also include the Murray Basin Rail Project as it was originally planned to help alleviate the pressures…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to provide financial support to protect the state’s domestic refining capacity in the wake of COVID-19 related lower fuel demands placing pressure on domestic refineries. VFF Grains Group President…