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UDV announces 2021 Vice-President election

United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today has announced an election for the role of UDV Vice-President.  The nominees for the role are Corangamite dairy farmer, Mr Ian Morris and Colac dairy farmer, Mr Mark Billing.  Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) CEO…

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A new era for VFF Water

Today the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) announced the appointment of Andrew Leahy as the new VFF Water Council Chair replacing Richard Anderson.  VFF Policy Council Chair and President Emma Germano congratulated Andrew and thanked Richard for his tireless efforts in…

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Farmers say no to Glenelg Shire rate grab

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is opposing Glenelg Shire Council’s plan to reduce its primary producer rebate resulting in local farmers paying thousands of dollars more in rates.  VFF President Emma Germano warned the plan would see local farmers being…

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VFF warns councils against farm rates shock

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging rural and regional local government councils to avoid inequitable rate increases for farmers in the face of record farmland sales across the state.  VFF President Emma Germano said farmers are increasingly becoming concerned…

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