Media Releases
Farmers call for better consultation on camping regulations
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to consult broadly in the development of the regulations to govern camping on licensed water frontage. The VFF is extremely disappointed at the passage of the Parks and Crown…
Broken promises with 450 GL on-farm projects
The Victorian Farmers Federation is calling for a stop to on-farm water acquisition to meet the 450GL up water target in addition to the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said he was disappointed the Commonwealth…
VFF calls on Parliament to block harmful camping legislation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging Victoria’s Legislative Council to block the harmful legislative proposal to remove the existing prohibition on camping on licensed water frontages. VFF President David Jochinke said the proposal was an ill-conceived election promise that…
VFF calls for backing to keep local refining capacity
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to provide financial support to protect the state’s domestic refining capacity in the wake of COVID-19 related lower fuel demands placing pressure on domestic refineries. VFF Grains Group President…
2020 VFF election nominees announced
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the nominees for positions contested in the 2020 VFF elections. VFF CEO and Returning Officer Stephen Sheridan said “VFF are pleased with the level of interest among our membership to take on…
Where to now for derailed Murray Basin Rail Project?
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is extremely disappointed with the Victorian Government’s revised business case for the Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP) and is calling for the entire business case to be released to enable farmers and industry to fully…
VFF election nominations close this Thursday 22 October
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging all interested candidates for positions open in the 2020 VFF elections to submit their nominations before close of business this Thursday 22 October. VFF Returning Officer and CEO Stephen Sheridan said nominations have…
VFF calls for South Australia to implement National Ag Code
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today sent a letter to the Premier of South Australia Steven Marshall, urging the South Australian Government to implement the National Agriculture Workers’ Code immediately to ensure the movement of agricultural product and people…
Clock ticking to release the Murray Basin Rail Project business case
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says there is no reason for the Victorian Government to withhold the Murray Basin Rail Project’s (MBRP) revised business case and says by doing so the government risks condemning the project to years of further…
Budget boosts agriculture to lead economic recovery
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the focus on agriculture in this year’s Federal Budget and says the budget measures will better equip agriculture to help lead Australia’s economic recovery. VFF President David Jochinke said farmers were generally satisfied with…
VFF welcomes funding to build supply chain resilience
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s $1.5 billion dollar investment into local manufacturing, including $107.2 million dollar spend to address supply chain vulnerabilities. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said this would provide a vital opportunity to…
VFF provides formal notice of 2020 elections
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today has announced the formal notice of the 2020 VFF elections, and is calling for nominations across a wide range of representative positions. VFF Returning Officer and CEO Stephen Sheridan said nominations for a number…