Media Releases
Auditor General finds Murray Basin Rail Project over time and over budget
Today’s Auditor General’s assessment of the Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP) has revealed that it is three years behind schedule and 87 per cent of allocated funds have been exhausted, without a completion date in sight. VFF President David Jochinke…
Data shows that Australian Government stimulus package is on the money
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the $17.6 billion stimulus package that will help bolster the state’s agricultural industries. VFF President David Jochinke said support will be needed for Victoria’s agricultural sector which contributes…
Southern Basin cannot wear the pain of the Basin Plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is shocked and alarmed that Mick Keelty, Interim Inspector General Murray-Darling has failed to react to the recent decisions of the Queensland and New South Wales Government to allow recent flood waters in the Northern…
VFF thankful for HW Greenham & Sons fire recovery donation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been the grateful recipient of a $250,000 donation to the Disaster Relief Fund which is a targeted fund assisting the recovery of farmers who have been decimated by the recent bushfires. “The VFF thanks…
VFF showcasing the future in broadacre cropping
The VFF Grains Group’s Annual Conference is this year being held at the Rich River Golf Club in Moama on 23rd and 24th February. The conference theme for 2020 is Future Innovation in Broadacre Cropping. “The conference will showcase new…
Bushfire response progressing from emergency to recovery
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the rural and regional community over the course of the emergency response to the fires in East Gippsland and Upper Murray regions. “It is during times of hardship…
Inquiry into animal activism presents a mixed bag
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has mixed views on the 15 recommendations included in the Inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture final report tabled by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee in the Legislative Council on…
VFF welcomes move, but piece of the puzzle still missing
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) cautiously supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to the on-dock rail project. “The VFF is supportive of projects that move freight from road to rail; this provides efficiencies in delivering product to market ensuring Victorian producers…
VFF responds to bushfires to help impacted farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by bushfires in Gippsland and the Upper Murray. VFF President David Jochinke said work is underway to get fodder to livestock immediately and throughout the recovery stage. “It…
UDV welcomes finalisation of the Dairy Code
The United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV) today welcomes the finalisation of the dairy Mandatory Code of Conduct with a range of measures introduced to improve transparency and set minimum standards of conduct in milk supply agreements. Federal Agricultural Minister,…
VFF welcomes review into Broken System
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to qualify stock and domestic water on the Broken System and initiate a review into its future management. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said “farmers on the Broken…
Webster out of touch with horticulturalists
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Vice President Emma Germano has described Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster’s comments surrounding the Regional Agricultural Migration Program (RAMP) as out of touch. Dr Webster’s persistent pursuit of the RAMP initiative demonstrates that she is…