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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…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is disappointed that another Ministerial Council meeting was wasted yesterday.  All Basin Water Ministers came together with Federal Water Minister Pitt to discuss progress on the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism.  VFF President Emma Germano…

 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today has announced an election for the role of UDV Vice-President.  The nominees for the role are Corangamite dairy farmer, Mr Ian Morris and Colac dairy farmer, Mr Mark Billing.  Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) CEO…

United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is inviting young dairy people (aged 18 to 35) to join the first ‘Victorian Dairy and Agricultural Study Tour’ funded by Gardiner Dairy Foundation.  “This is a rare opportunity for emerging dairy leaders to gain…

The 2021 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference is back for the first time since 2019 and is set to highlight the challenges, issues and opportunities facing the Victorian dairy industry.  UDV President Paul Mumford said the event will provide…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today held its 2020-21 Annual General Meeting online, attended by members from across Victoria.  VFF President Emma Germano said the AGM was an opportunity for members to hear from the organisation about how it managed…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced that Jane Lovell will join the organisation as its new Chief Executive Officer on 15 February 2021.  VFF President Emma Germano said she was excited to announce the appointment of Jane who…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today announced the outcome of its elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity groups and policy council positions. VFF Returning Officer and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Sheridan welcomed…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s State Budget represents a mixed-bag for Victorian agriculture with a number of big-ticket items supported and others left in the lurch. VFF President David Jochinke said farmers and regional Victoria are big winners…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the nominees for positions contested in the 2020 VFF elections. VFF CEO and Returning Officer Stephen Sheridan said “VFF are pleased with the level of interest among our membership to take on…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging all interested candidates for positions open in the 2020 VFF elections to submit their nominations before close of business this Thursday 22 October. VFF Returning Officer and CEO Stephen Sheridan said nominations have…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today has announced the formal notice of the 2020 VFF elections, and is calling for nominations across a wide range of representative positions. VFF Returning Officer and CEO Stephen Sheridan said nominations for a number…