The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making Our Farms Safer (MOFS) team has released a series of educational standard safe operating procedure videos that aim to support farmers in correctly carrying out some of the most high-risk tasks leading to incidents…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the move for farmers to no longer need an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) license when using more than 5000 tyres to weigh down silage is a win for farmers. VFF President Emma Germano said…
The Victorian Farmers Federation and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) has announced casual vacancy appointments for the role of VFF UDV President and Vice-President following a recent VFF UDV Policy Council meeting. Effective immediately, Larpent farmer Mark Billing has…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to announce the 2022 VFF Symposium which features an impressive line-up of presenters and promises to showcase the future of the Victorian agriculture industry. VFF President Emma Germano said the inaugural event will…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed additional support and resources to help prepare Victoria against the threat of Foot and Mouth and Lumpy Skin diseases. VFF President Emma Germano said the commitment was important to protect farms in the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has raised concerns that the Commonwealth Government is rewriting history in an attempt to buyback and deliver extra water to South Australia under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has written to the Victorian Minister Lily D ‘Ambrosio, Minister for Environment and Climate Action calling for an immediate suspension of the rules that allow camping on riverside farmland due to the biosecurity risks posed…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making our Farms Safer Project (MOFS) is aiming to boost public awareness and highlight the on-farm risks for children through a new safety campaign. VFF President Emma Germano said the launch of the ‘Making Our…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the move by Coles to lift their own-brand milk price is welcome for farmers and reflects the mounting costs being incurred by producers at the farm gate. VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria Vice-President Mark…
Victorian farmers are encouraging international travellers to enact simple preventative measures to help keep the potentially devastating Foot and Mouth (FMD) livestock disease out of Australia. Victorian Farmers Federation President Emma Germano said that news of the disease reaching the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Stock Sense Project is seeking expressions of interest from Victorian livestock producers to join the Stock Sense Network Group to help increase engagement in animal health, welfare and biosecurity. VFF Livestock President Steve Harrison said…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched its state election platform ahead of this year’s poll in November. Speaking at the VFF’s Grains and Livestock Conference at Ballarat yesterday, VFF President Emma Germano said she was proud to present a…
