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2021 UDV Conference returns bigger than ever
The 2021 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference is back for the first time since 2019 and is set to highlight the challenges, issues and opportunities facing the Victorian dairy industry. UDV President Paul Mumford said the event will provide…
VFF warns councils against farm rates shock
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging rural and regional local government councils to avoid inequitable rate increases for farmers in the face of record farmland sales across the state. VFF President Emma Germano said farmers are increasingly becoming concerned…
Landholder concerns largely ignored in licensed water frontage regulations
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is disappointed the genuine concerns of landholders and the farming community have been largely ignored in proposed regulations to govern camping on licensed water frontage. VFF President Emma Germano said it’s unacceptable that the Victorian…
VFF reveals framework for region-led economic recovery
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has provided the framework needed to grow Victorian agriculture and fast-track our state’s economic rebound from the impacts of COVID-19 ahead of the May State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government must…
VFF supports powerful Worksafe Victoria farm safety campaign
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) supports the launch of WorkSafe Victoria’s advertising campaign, ‘It’s never you, until it is’. The powerful advertisements are intended to influence the mindsets of the farming community. VFF CEO Jane Lovell said, “Although graphic and…
VFF holds 2020-21 Annual General Meeting
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today held its 2020-21 Annual General Meeting online, attended by members from across Victoria. VFF President Emma Germano said the AGM was an opportunity for members to hear from the organisation about how it managed…
On-farm water recovery continues despite Minister’s promises
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for the Commonwealth Minister for Water Resources to keep his word and stop on-farm water acquisition to meet the 450GL up-water target in addition to the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council…
Near record Victorian grain harvest puts pressure on regional roads and rail
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says more funding is needed to ensure Victoria’s crumbling regional road and rail freight infrastructure can cope with future increased freight as this season’s bumper grain harvest highlights the network’s shortfalls. VFF Grains Group President…
Rethink needed on plan to reintroduce dingoes into the Grampians
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and the National Wild Dog Action Plan (NWDAP) are concerned about the proposal to reintroduce dingoes into the Grampians National Park and say the risks to nearby livestock and already threatened fauna are far too…
VFF announces Jane Lovell as new CEO
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced that Jane Lovell will join the organisation as its new Chief Executive Officer on 15 February 2021. VFF President Emma Germano said she was excited to announce the appointment of Jane who…
Rating system change a win for farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed a proposed change to the way farmland is valued for the purposes of local government rates following the release of the Victorian Government’s response to its Local Government Rating System Review. VFF President…
VFF welcomes funding to get Murray Basin Rail Project back on track
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…