Media Releases
Farmers left out of State’s pandemic repair plan
Farmers have been left out of the Victorian Government’s pandemic repair plan in today’s Victorian State Budget handed down by Treasurer Tim Pallas. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said the Treasurer’s speech failed to mention agriculture as one…
Federal Labor Ag Visa plan misses the mark
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Federal Labor’s Agriculture Visa proposal will do nothing to fill the critical workforce gaps and ignores more than 12 months of consultation between the industry and decision makers. Federal Labor recently announced plans to…
Bass Coast planning controls biased against ag
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says draft documents released by the Department ofEnvironment, Land, Water and Planning in regard to the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Programon the Bass Coast unfairly prioritises tourism and disadvantage farming communities. VFF President Emma Germano…
Councils sent warning on farm rate hikes
Farmers in Western Victoria are warning their local councils to avoid inequitable rate rises as theyfinalise rating strategies and draft budgets for the year ahead. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said soaring land prices in thewestern parts of…
Jobs to go under Albanese’s water plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has warned that jobs across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia will be lost if Anthony Albanese’s policy for water recovery is implemented under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF President Emma Germano…
Road funding cuts not the answer
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is seeking a commitment from the Federal Government that any potential cuts to the fuel excise will not impact road funding. VFF President Emma Germano said there needs to be an assurance that the potential…
VFF welcomes on-the-spot fines legislation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed the passage of legislation to introduce on-the-spot-fines to better protect farmers from the illegal activities of animal activists. VFF President Emma Germano said that three years after the Inquiry into the Impact…
Strengthen fuel security now says VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to global volatility and uncertainty. Russia is the world’s second largest exporter of crude oil and their invasion of…
Extra water savings go to Northern Victoria irrigators
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says it is pleased to have been involved in discussions with Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville who has announced irrigators will receive their share of an additional 2 GL of water recovered from the Connections…
VFF holds 2020-21 Annual General Meeting
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today held its 2020-21 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 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…
Port efficiency all at sea says VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent government action to strengthen port regulation and improve Australia’s port efficiency with the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Australia’s Maritime Logistics Systems underway. VFF Infrastructure and Transport Chair Ryan Milgate said the…
Farmers gutted by Agriculture Victoria job cuts
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.…