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2018 election campaign launch puts candidates on notice
The VFF today launched its 2018 election campaign at its annual conference in Ballarat. “The State election is 18 weeks away and we are kicking off a strong campaign, challenging all candidates on their ability to deliver for agriculture,” said…
Rates, rates, rates – Enough is enough!
Farmers will gather in Ballarat this week to attend the Victorian Farmers Federation Conference with shire rates a key area of debate. “Feedback from our members suggests that rates are a key issue across much of rural and regional Victoria,”…
‘Look over the Farm Gate’ to provide long term fire recovery
Look over the Farm Gate will provide long term fire recovery with $100,000 of funding made available to fire affected communities in south west Victoria. Look over the Farm Gate is a health and wellbeing initiative made possible by the…
Delivering for agriculture – VFF opens its doors next week
The countdown is on for the Victorian Farmers Federation 2018 annual conference in Ballarat on 19-20 July with farmers lining up to hear from Victoria’s political leaders. “With four months to the State election, we are pleased to see so…
VFF calls on young talent to lead Young Agribusiness Professionals Committee
The Young Agribusiness Professionals (YAPs) is calling on dedicated young people working in agriculture to help shape the group’s policy direction. Nominations are now open for the 2018-20 YAPs committee and an application form can be downloaded from the VFF…
Farmers put heat on processors to announce opening prices
Victorian dairy farmers are demanding milk processors shape up on opening price announcements, calling for messaging that is transparent and reflective of the market. United Dairyfarmers of Victoria President Adam Jenkins said dairy farmers need early and transparent opening prices…
Farmers to question major political parties at VFF Conference
The VFF is gearing up for its Annual Conference on 19-20 July in Ballarat with members having a unique opportunity to question representatives from each major political party. “This year, the VFF is serious about ensuring our political leaders are…
Milk Price Index goes live
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has acknowledged the release of the Federal Government’s much awaited Milk Price Index. Launched last week by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, the Index is aimed at helping dairy farmers better understand…
2018 VFF Annual Conference – Delivering for Agriculture
The VFF today announced the speaker line-up for the 2018 VFF Annual Conference to be held in Ballarat on 19 and 20 July. “With only five months until the 2018 Victorian election, we are pleased to announce that all major…
Strong leadership needed from councils to share the rates burden
Across Victoria farmers are taking action against the unfair rates burden on farmland. This afternoon farmers will gather at the Mildura Rural Shire Council offices to protest the proposed rates increase of 22.87% for farmland. “We encourage all Mildura ratepayers…
VFF Livestock Council holds election
VFF CEO and Returning Officer, Stephen Sheridan, has announced elections for the VFF Livestock Council. Nominations were called for Livestock President and Vice-President. Nominations were also called for regional councilors in Wimmera, Corangamite, North East, East Gippsland and an additional…
VFF holds election for President and Vice-President
Victorian Farmers Federation CEO and Returning Officer, Stephen Sheridan, has announced elections for VFF President and Vice-President. Voting will occur throughout July 2018 and in-person at the Victorian Farmers Federation Annual Conference. The results will be announced on the second…