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Water demand set to grow for Basin plantings
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says water buybacks will further exacerbate future water shortages for permanent horticulture in the Murray-Darling Basin following the release of new data on water demand and availability. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the…
VFF announces 2023 Eggs Council Election results
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of elections for the2023 VFF Eggs Council Election. VFF Acting Returning Officer Brendan Tatham said Meg Parkinson has been elected to the role ofVFF Egg Council President and Tony Nesci…
Farmers blindsided on transmission consultation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for an extension to the consultation period for the proposed VNI West transmission project, saying farmers across North Central Victoria have been given no time to have their say. VFF President Emma Germano…
VFF announces Pigs Council leaders
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the new leadership team for the VFF Pig Council. VFF Acting Returning Officer Brendan Tatham said David Wright has been elected unopposed to the role of VFF Pig Council President. “David Wright…
Farmers warn regional roads need maintenance cash
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says regional roads won’t be able to cope with future severe weather events if they are not maintained to a basic standard. In a recent submission to the federal parliament, the VFF argues that a…
Farmers left in the dark over transmission line plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has demanded the Victorian Government urgently clarify the rights of farmers set to be impacted by the huge expansion of Victoria’s electricity transmission infrastructure. VFF President Emma Germano said despite the government’s offer of landholder…
Water buyback plan ignores evidence and farming communities
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Albanese Government’s plan to buyback water under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan ignores all evidence of the devastation farming communities will be forced to endure. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the announcement…
People and industry must be at centre of Basin Plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says people and industry must be at the centre of discussions during next week’s meeting of state and federal water ministers on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. VFF President Emma Germano said the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s…
VFF announces 2023 Grains Council Election results
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of elections for the 2023 VFF Grains Council Election. VFF Acting Returning Officer Brendan Tatham said Craig Henderson has been elected to the role of VFF Grain Council President and…
Fuel tax threatens to leave farmers running on empty
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says proposed changes to the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme as flagged by the Grattan Institute would further increase the already sky-high cost of living pressures on consumers and further financially strain farmers. VFF President Emma…
VFF announces 2022 election results
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of its elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity group positions. VFF Acting Returning Officer Brendan Tatham congratulated all successful incumbent office bearers…
Federal Labor snubs farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek is continuing to ignore farmers. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said despite multiple attempts by the VFF to meet with the Commonwealth, Minister Plibersek’s key water adviser and…