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Farmers speak up for a fair go for regional Victoria
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched its state election platform ahead of this year’s poll in November. Speaking at the VFF’s Grains and Livestock Conference at Ballarat yesterday, VFF President Emma Germano said she was proud to present a…
VFF welcomes ACCC chicken meat processor crackdown
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) crackdown on chicken meat processers and any potential unfair contract terms in the industry. VFF Chicken Meat President Colin Peel said he hoped the move would result…
VFF Water Workshops set for Victoria’s north
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is hosting a series of irrigator workshops in Echuca, Tatura, Numurkah and Mildura throughout June. Northern Victorian Water Resource Manager, Dr Mark Bailey and Aither Director, Chris Olszak will provide fan informative session on the…
VFF UDV Election Wannon Region Announcement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce the outcome of the VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Wannon Region 10 election. VFF Delegated and Acting Returning Officer Robert Taylor congratulated Bruce Knowles who has been returned as VFF…
2022 VFF Grains and Livestock Conference returns
The 2022 Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Grains and Livestock Conference is back after years of COVID-19 forced delays and is set to tackle the big challenges, issues and opportunities facing both the Victorian grains and livestock industries. VFF Grains President…
Farmers left out of State’s pandemic repair plan
Farmers have been left out of the Victorian Government’s pandemic repair plan in today’s Victorian State Budget handed down by Treasurer Tim Pallas. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said the Treasurer’s speech failed to mention agriculture as one…
Federal Labor Ag Visa plan misses the mark
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Federal Labor’s Agriculture Visa proposal will do nothing to fill the critical workforce gaps and ignores more than 12 months of consultation between the industry and decision makers. Federal Labor recently announced plans to…
Bass Coast planning controls biased against ag
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says draft documents released by the Department ofEnvironment, Land, Water and Planning in regard to the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Programon the Bass Coast unfairly prioritises tourism and disadvantage farming communities. VFF President Emma Germano…
Councils sent warning on farm rate hikes
Farmers in Western Victoria are warning their local councils to avoid inequitable rate rises as theyfinalise rating strategies and draft budgets for the year ahead. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said soaring land prices in thewestern parts of…
Jobs to go under Albanese’s water plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has warned that jobs across regional Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia will be lost if Anthony Albanese’s policy for water recovery is implemented under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF President Emma Germano…
Road funding cuts not the answer
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is seeking a commitment from the Federal Government that any potential cuts to the fuel excise will not impact road funding. VFF President Emma Germano said there needs to be an assurance that the potential…
VFF welcomes on-the-spot fines legislation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed the passage of legislation to introduce on-the-spot-fines to better protect farmers from the illegal activities of animal activists. VFF President Emma Germano said that three years after the Inquiry into the Impact…