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VFF welcomes funding to build supply chain resilience

October 6, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s $1.5 billion dollar investment into local manufacturing, including $107.2 million dollar spend to address supply chain vulnerabilities. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said this would provide a vital opportunity to…

September 30, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today has announced the formal notice of the 2020 VFF elections, and is calling for nominations across a wide range of representative positions. VFF Returning Officer and CEO Stephen Sheridan said nominations for a number…

Farm Business

VFF backs decision to ease meat processor restrictions

September 28, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes today’s decision by the Victorian Government to loosen restrictions on the state’s meat processors. VFF Livestock Group President Leonard Vallance said it’s much needed respite for farmers after weeks of consultation between key farm…

Farm Business

Regional Victoria primed to lead economic revival

September 16, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says regional Victoria is ideally positioned to help lead the state out of the current economic woes and is asking for both the State and Federal Governments to enable the thinking and policy needed to…

Farm Business

Agriculture fuelled for the future

September 14, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s $211 million dollar investment for Australia’s fuel security and says the decision will help secure the essential fuel needed to keep Victoria’s agriculture industry moving. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser…

September 9, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging interested farmers to nominate for their upcoming relevant local council elections to ensure agriculture is represented and the needs of Victorian farmers are heard. VFF President David Jochinke said we need more farmers…

Water

VFF backs tougher water compliance and enforcement

September 8, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville’s announcement to adopt all recommendations in the Water Compliance and Enforcement Review completed by the former Victorian Auditor General Des Pearson. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said…

Farm Business

VFF warns on meat processing restrictions

September 6, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for the Victorian Government to change the industry restart roadmap for the meat processing industry and allow regional Victoria to open up where safe to do so. VFF President David Jochinke said that…

Water

Pitt recognises need for change

September 4, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt’s action on key VFF Basin Plan priorities. VFF President David Jochinke said he was pleased the Minister has committed to no more buybacks but that commitment needs…

Farm Business

Common sense prevails for Victorian farmers

September 4, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the adoption of the National Agriculture Worker Code by Victoria and our neighbouring states South Australia and New South Wales. VFF President David Jochinke said the adoption is a huge win for farming groups…

Farm Business

Victoria’s spring lamb processing reaches critical junction

September 3, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group is warning Victoria’s spring lamb processing is at a critical crossroad and is calling for the Victorian Government to ease processor workforce restrictions as part of this Sunday’s COVID-19 recovery roadmap. VFF Livestock…

Farm Business

Listening to farmers the key to solving state border confusion

September 1, 2020

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recognises today’s partial relaxation of border restrictions by the New South Wales Government as a step in the right direction, but expects the upcoming National Agriculture Worker Code to address many of the issues Victorian…