Media Releases
Federal Taskforce needed to address AdBlue shortage
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…
VFF Pig Council Elections
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…
Pitt urged to avoid 12 more months of Basin Plan chaos
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has written to Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt asking him to reconsider his decision to cancel the November meeting of Murray Darling Basin State Water Ministers. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the failure…
Farmers celebrate Fingerboards Mine win
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s move to block the Fingerboards sand mine in East Gippsland is a win for local farmers and for rigorous processes designed to protect farmland. VFF President Emma Germano said the decision…
New tax hurts regional Victoria at the worst time
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the new Victorian Government’s windfall gains tax which passed parliament this week will hurt regional Victoria and farmers. VFF President Emma Germano said that despite the VFF’s best attempts to secure protections for regional…
Quad Bike OPD Winners Announced
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…
VFF calls for food rep on Pandemic Committee
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…
VFF Chicken Meat Council Elections
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…
VFF Election Announcement
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…
VFF call for urgent action on telehandler licence reform
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says WorkSafe is prioritising compliance over safety by not providing adequate and fit-for-purpose telehander training for farmers after the proposed reforms were shelved. VFF President Emma Germano says after nearly three (3) years of patiently…
Animal health, welfare and biosecurity on the Stock Sense agenda
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to launch our new Stock Sense Project which aims to help improve animal health and welfare and on-farm biosecurity in Victoria’s livestock industry. VFF Stock Sense is open to all Victorian livestock farmers…
Industry groups want urgent vaccine mandate clarification
Leading agriculture advocacy groups including the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), AUSVEG VIC, Fruit Growers Victoria, Food & Fibre Gippsland, GrainGrowers, Citrus Australia, Melons Australia and Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria are calling on the Victorian Government to urgently clarify the…