Media Releases
VFF backs decision to ease meat processor restrictions
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes today’s decision by the Victorian Government to loosen restrictions on the state’s meat processors. VFF Livestock Group President Leonard Vallance said it’s much needed respite for farmers after weeks of consultation between key farm…
Regional Victoria primed to lead economic revival
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says regional Victoria is ideally positioned to help lead the state out of the current economic woes and is asking for both the State and Federal Governments to enable the thinking and policy needed to…
Agriculture fuelled for the future
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s $211 million dollar investment for Australia’s fuel security and says the decision will help secure the essential fuel needed to keep Victoria’s agriculture industry moving. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser…
VFF calls for farmers to nominate for upcoming local council elections
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging interested farmers to nominate for their upcoming relevant local council elections to ensure agriculture is represented and the needs of Victorian farmers are heard. VFF President David Jochinke said we need more farmers…
VFF backs tougher water compliance and enforcement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville’s announcement to adopt all recommendations in the Water Compliance and Enforcement Review completed by the former Victorian Auditor General Des Pearson. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said…
VFF warns on meat processing restrictions
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for the Victorian Government to change the industry restart roadmap for the meat processing industry and allow regional Victoria to open up where safe to do so. VFF President David Jochinke said that…
Pitt recognises need for change
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt’s action on key VFF Basin Plan priorities. VFF President David Jochinke said he was pleased the Minister has committed to no more buybacks but that commitment needs…
Common sense prevails for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the adoption of the National Agriculture Worker Code by Victoria and our neighbouring states South Australia and New South Wales. VFF President David Jochinke said the adoption is a huge win for farming groups…
Victoria’s spring lamb processing reaches critical junction
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group is warning Victoria’s spring lamb processing is at a critical crossroad and is calling for the Victorian Government to ease processor workforce restrictions as part of this Sunday’s COVID-19 recovery roadmap. VFF Livestock…
Listening to farmers the key to solving state border confusion
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recognises today’s partial relaxation of border restrictions by the New South Wales Government as a step in the right direction, but expects the upcoming National Agriculture Worker Code to address many of the issues Victorian…
VFF welcomes NSW/SA border restriction changes
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the partial relaxation of border restrictions announced today by both the New South Wales and South Australian Governments, but warns that Victorian farmers will continue to experience problems with the movement of people and…
Build it and the trains will come
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said data revealed yesterday on the heavy use of the reinstated Rainbow-Dimboola rail line proves the case for further investment in the Murray Basin Rail Project. Heavy use of the…