Media Releases
Victorian farmers slam Basin Plan changes
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the legislative changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan introduced by the Albanese Government in Federal Parliament. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the changes fly in the face of how the critical…
Victorian farmers slam Basin Plan changes
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the legislative changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan introduced by the Albanese Government in Federal Parliament. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the changes fly in the face of how the critical…
New tax on farms not the way to go
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has expressed disappointment in the Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into stamp duty, which recommended Victoria should introduce a new broad-based land tax. VFF President Emma Germano said farmers want to see stamp duty reform, but do…
Wild Dog Management Plan renewal a no-brainer
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian Government to renew the highlysuccessful Wild Dog Management Plan that has seen an enormous drop in wild dog attacks onlivestock since launching in 2012. VFF Livestock Group Vice-President and Tallangatta farmer…
Government fails to plan for bushfire impact on farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is concerned the Victorian Government is failing to plan for bushfires on the state’s agricultural industries ahead of an expected dangerous fire season. VFF President Emma Germano said the government’s recently released draft bushfire management…
VFF condemns AusNet’s incursion onto farm properties
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is dismayed by the recent actions of transmission network operator AusNet Services after its workers entered farm properties along the Ballarat to Bendigo transmission line, without any prior contact or seeking permission from landowners. VFF…
Basin Plan blackmail and broken promises
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the Albanese Government’s announcement that it will alter the Murray Darling Basin Plan in an attempt to take more water from farmers. VFF President Emma Germano said the deal done behind closed doors…
Farmer demand for biosecurity signs increases
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) ‘Stock Sense’ project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs to Victorian farms over the past three months in the wake of increased demand from farmers. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the rise…
People power: Farmers set to descend on Victorian Parliament
Victorian farmers will descend on Parliament House in Melbourne next Tuesday 15 August for the ‘Stop the Towers’ rally, in response to the proposed VNI West and Western Renewables Link transmission projects. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said…
VFF powers up petition to halt transmission projects
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched a petition to the Victorian Parliament calling for the VNI West and Western Renewables Link transmission projects to be stopped. VFF President Emma Germano said the petition seeks to make the state’s political…
Recognition for a lifetime of dedication to Victorian agriculture
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) congratulates both Richard Anderson and Gerry Leach, who were inducted as VFF Life Members at the recent 2023 VFF Annual Conference in Melbourne. VFF President Emma Germano said the pair have made an enormous contribution…
Common sense prevails for Basin Plan projects
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Albanese Government’s decision to extend the timeframe for implementing the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said common sense had prevailed following Minister Tanya Plibersek’s announcement to allow efficiency projects…