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Dairy farmers sick of trying to make sense of complex payment structures imposed by milk processors are being invited to support a new plan spearheaded by Victoria’s peak farmer group. The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria are pushing for simple milk…

The Victorian Farmers Federation Disaster Relief Fund has collected donations reaching over $80,000. In a new partnership, BlazeAid will be matching the Victorian Farmers Federation dollar-for-dollar to fund critical fence repairs in Victoria’s fire affected south west. Victorian Farmers Federation…

The proposed Labour Hire Licensing Bill will do little to improve conditions for workers in the horticultural industry. There is a chronic lack of enforcement of existing employee protection laws that is allowing unscrupulous employers to exploit workers. “Victoria does…

The sixth round of Farmers’ Fund applications will close May 31, and will deliver grants of up to $10,000 to dairy farmers. The Fund is open to all dairy farmers located in the southern milk pool, however priority will be…

Victria’s peak farm lobby today welcomed the State Government’s $80,000 investment in the chicken meat industry’s “Chicken Care” program. VFF’s Chicken Care Program, has a track record in assisting growers improve environmental and amenity outcomes on farms, and respond to…