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State Budget light on regional road funding
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s State Budget fails to invest in regional freight routes, but includes some key investments for agriculture. VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government has missed an opportunity to drive growth in the…
VFF welcomes Fruit Fly Funding
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of $6.4 million in funding to help protect our horticulture industry against the risks posed by the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). The QFF poses a significant risk to horticulture crops…
Federal Budget a winner for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the significant commitment to agriculture in this year’s Federal Budget and says the Victorian Government must continue to support local farmers as attention turns to the upcoming State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said…
Buy locally grown flowers this Mother’s Day
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on consumers to support local flower growers and ask where their flowers come from this Mother’s Day. Amidst a turbulent past year for the local flower industry, with COVID-19 related wedding cancellations and…
Ministerial Council fails community again
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is disappointed that another Ministerial Council meeting was wasted yesterday. All Basin Water Ministers came together with Federal Water Minister Pitt to discuss progress on the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism. VFF President Emma Germano…
UDV announces 2021 Vice-President election
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today has announced an election for the role of UDV Vice-President. The nominees for the role are Corangamite dairy farmer, Mr Ian Morris and Colac dairy farmer, Mr Mark Billing. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) CEO…
New study tour open to all young Victorian dairy people
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is inviting young dairy people (aged 18 to 35) to join the first ‘Victorian Dairy and Agricultural Study Tour’ funded by Gardiner Dairy Foundation. “This is a rare opportunity for emerging dairy leaders to gain…
VFF calls for certainty on Basin Plan offset projects
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Commonwealth Government to provide certainty on how it intends to manage water saving projects at risk of not being delivered by the 2024 deadline. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the…
VFF calls for riverfront camping registration system
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today delivered it’s submission to the Victorian Government’s proposed Regulated Watercourse Land Regulations. VFF President Emma Germano said forming a major part of the submission was the need for the introduction of a registration…
A new era for VFF Water
Today the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) announced the appointment of Andrew Leahy as the new VFF Water Council Chair replacing Richard Anderson. VFF Policy Council Chair and President Emma Germano congratulated Andrew and thanked Richard for his tireless efforts in…
Farmers say no to Glenelg Shire rate grab
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is opposing Glenelg Shire Council’s plan to reduce its primary producer rebate resulting in local farmers paying thousands of dollars more in rates. VFF President Emma Germano warned the plan would see local farmers being…
VFF hits the brakes on proposed truck registration increase
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Austroads’ unrealistic proposal to dramatically increase heavy vehicle registrations for older vehicles will hurt farmers and small businesses and is strongly urging the Victorian Government not to adopt the recommendation. VFF President Emma Germano…