The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says reports that 145 jobs will be cut from Agriculture Victoria makes it harder for farmers to meet community expectations. VFF President Emma Germano said the decision is a backwards step for Agriculture in Victoria.…
More than 56,000 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are on the way to Victorian farmers as part of a joint initiative by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), Food and Fibre Gippsland and Fruit Growers Victoria to minimise the disruption to essential…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce the outcome of the VFF Grains Council elections with two experienced Councilors returning to their positions for Northern Mallee and Wimmera regions. VFF Returning Officer Jane Lovell said it was pleasing…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says both the Federal and Victorian Governments must fast-track the supply of rapid antigen tests (RAT) and ease isolation requirements for our essential supply chain workforce. VFF President Emma Germano said the enormous rise of…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Grains Group is encouraging those interested to nominate for the 2022 Grains Council Elections. VFF Returning Officer Jane Lovell said the Council was seeking nominations for five regions throughout Victoria. “We are encouraging grains producers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is asking all Victorian farmers to have their say about theVFF’s membership structure and membership fees by completing a short survey. VFF President Emma Germano said the survey is open to all Victorian farmers and…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Federal Government to urgently form ataskforce to address potential AdBlue shortages, an essential anti-pollution chemical required to runheavy vehicles and machinery. AdBlue is used to reduce the level of nitrogen oxide…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Pig Group is encouraging those interested to nominate for the 2021 Pig Council Elections. VFF Returning Officer Jane Lovell said the Council was seeking nominations for nine regions throughout Victoria. “We are encouraging pig producers…
Victorian agricultural communities will be supported with lifesaving quad bike operator protection devices (OPDs) thanks to the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Making Our Farms Safer (MOFS) project. VFF President Emma Germano today announced that 23 sets of OPDs and helmets…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on the Victorian Government to ensure there is a representative of the food production supply chain on the Independent Pandemic Management Advisory Committee. VFF President Emma Germano said that the COVID-19 pandemic displayed…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for nominations for its Chicken Meat Policy Council. VFF Returning Officer, Jane Lovell said nominees from across Victoria were sought for the Council. “We are looking forward to a reinvigorated Chicken Meat Policy…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the results of the election for the Water Council Central North region and the successful nominees for its new policy committees. VFF Returning Officer Jane Lovell said it was pleasing to have…