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Animal Welfare & Biosecurity

Rethink needed on plan to reintroduce dingoes into the Grampians

January 13, 2021

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and the National Wild Dog Action Plan (NWDAP) are concerned about the proposal to reintroduce dingoes into the Grampians National Park and say the risks to nearby livestock and already threatened fauna are far too…

January 6, 2021

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…

Farm Business

Rating system change a win for farmers

December 21, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed a proposed change to the way farmland is valued for the purposes of local government rates following the release of the Victorian Government’s response to its Local Government Rating System Review. VFF President…

Regional Development & Infrastructure

VFF welcomes funding to get Murray Basin Rail Project back on track

December 16, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to partly fund the stalled Murray Basin Rail Project and is calling for the Victorian Government to the match the $5 million dollar planning commitment to ensure the project delivers…

Farm Business

VFF backs ACCC report into unfair trading environment

December 16, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the recommendations of the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry Report and supports calls for new fair trading law to address harmful practices arising from bargaining power imbalance. VFF Chicken Meat Group President Vince Croston…

December 10, 2020

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…

Regional Development & Infrastructure

VFF calls for freight vision

December 1, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to head back to the drawing board after a disappointing budget result for regional freight infrastructure. VFF President David Jochinke said the Victorian Government needs to boost investment in…

Farm Business

Secure Work Pilot Scheme not supported by VFF

November 27, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s Secure Work Pilot Scheme is ill-thought out and not supported by the VFF. VFF President David Jochinke said at a time when industries such as agriculture are primed to help lead…

Water

NSW and Victorian farmers call on Basin Ministers to amend the Plan

November 26, 2020

NSW Farmers and the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) have jointly written to all Murray Darling Basin state governments and the Commonwealth, calling for the Basin Plan to be amended. NSW Farmers President James Jackson said farming communities across New South…

Farm Business / Regional Development & Infrastructure

VFF welcomes $65m investment to boost Victorian agriculture

November 20, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s $65m dollar investment into the future of Victorian agriculture and says the announcement supports a number of the VFF’s budget priorities. VFF President David Jochinke said the VFF has been advocating…

November 20, 2020

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…

Farm Business

VFF encourages faster grain payments to reduce grower risk

November 19, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging members to do their due diligence on grain buyers to minimise the potential for non-payment. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said it’s important farmers minimise the risks of non-payment for produce. “The…