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Regional Development & Infrastructure

VFF welcomes funding to get Murray Basin Rail Project back on track

December 16, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to partly fund the stalled Murray Basin Rail Project and is calling for the Victorian Government to the match the $5 million dollar planning commitment to ensure the project delivers…

Farm Business

VFF backs ACCC report into unfair trading environment

December 16, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the recommendations of the ACCC’s Perishable Agricultural Goods Inquiry Report and supports calls for new fair trading law to address harmful practices arising from bargaining power imbalance. VFF Chicken Meat Group President Vince Croston…

VFF General

VFF announces election results

December 10, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today announced the outcome of its elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity groups and policy council positions. VFF Returning Officer and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Sheridan welcomed…

Regional Development & Infrastructure

VFF calls for freight vision

December 1, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to head back to the drawing board after a disappointing budget result for regional freight infrastructure. VFF President David Jochinke said the Victorian Government needs to boost investment in…

Farm Business

Secure Work Pilot Scheme not supported by VFF

November 27, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s Secure Work Pilot Scheme is ill-thought out and not supported by the VFF. VFF President David Jochinke said at a time when industries such as agriculture are primed to help lead…

Water

NSW and Victorian farmers call on Basin Ministers to amend the Plan

November 26, 2020

NSW Farmers and the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) have jointly written to all Murray Darling Basin state governments and the Commonwealth, calling for the Basin Plan to be amended. NSW Farmers President James Jackson said farming communities across New South…

Farm Business / Regional Development & Infrastructure

VFF welcomes $65m investment to boost Victorian agriculture

November 20, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s $65m dollar investment into the future of Victorian agriculture and says the announcement supports a number of the VFF’s budget priorities. VFF President David Jochinke said the VFF has been advocating…

VFF General

State Budget delivers wins for Victorian farmers, but work still to be done

November 20, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s State Budget represents a mixed-bag for Victorian agriculture with a number of big-ticket items supported and others left in the lurch. VFF President David Jochinke said farmers and regional Victoria are big winners…

Farm Business

VFF encourages faster grain payments to reduce grower risk

November 19, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging members to do their due diligence on grain buyers to minimise the potential for non-payment. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said it’s important farmers minimise the risks of non-payment for produce. “The…

Farm Business

VFF welcomes investment to help foster next generation of farmers

November 18, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s $50m dollar investment into improving facilities, teaching and access to courses at regional agricultural colleges and training providers and says the move will help attract the next generation to careers in…

Regional Development & Infrastructure

Half-baked Murray Basin Rail Project hurting Victorian farmers

November 16, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s latest proposal for additional works on the state’s outdated regional freight rail infrastructure must also include the Murray Basin Rail Project as it was originally planned to help alleviate the pressures…

Land Management

Farmers call for better consultation on camping regulations

November 13, 2020

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…

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