Media Releases
Substantial investment needed to repair ruined roads
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s $675m regional roads maintenance blitz, but says substantially more funding is needed to repair the state’s crumbling and dangerous road network. VFF President Emma Germano urged the government to get…
The race to meeting renewable energy targets should not come at any cost
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian Government to safeguard the state’s most strategically significant agricultural land from renewable energy development. VFF President Emma Germano said the transition to renewable energy can’t come at the cost of…
More action needed to combat avian influenza risk
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says more needs to be done now to prepare Victorian farmers for the potential arrival of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, which has the ability to devastate Victoria’s poultry industry and native wildlife. VFF…
Farmers welcome green drought support
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed millions in much needed Victorian Government drought funding assistance for South West farmers amidst record-breaking dry conditions. VFF President Emma Germano said the $13.53 million funding package would be used to help give…
Sensible decision reached on wild dog control
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s decision to extend the unprotection order for dingoes is a common sense move that will ensure farmers are equipped with the tools needed to protect their livestock. VFF President Emma Germano said the…
Victorian ag exports set to take off with third runway approval
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the green lighting of Melbourne’s Airport’s third runway will be an economic boom for Victoria’s agriculture industry and enable the sector to solidify itself as Australia’s most valuable agriculture exporter. VFF President Emma Germano…
Farmer confusion reigns amidst green drought
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says farmers and regional communities are confused about whether they are eligible for drought assistance or where they can turn to for support as Victoria’s green drought lingers and farmers approach the critical spring growing…
Funding extended for popular livestock biosecurity initiative
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s Biosecurity Control funding announcement that enables the VFF Stock Sense biosecurity initiative to continue operating for another year. The funding includes $395,000 from the Cattle fund and $395,000 from the Sheep and…
Road maintenance cuts behind damning roads report
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the lack of basic road maintenance is a major factor behind the sobering results highlighted in the RACV’s ‘My Country Road’ survey. The annual survey identified regional potholes and road conditions as the number one safety…
Virtual fencing one step closer to reality for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the partnership between Agriculture Victoria and Halter in trialling the use of virtual fencing technology at the government’s Ellinbank Smartfarm. VFF President Emma Germano said the move was a forward step towards…
Victoria’s planning guidelines for transmission infrastructure threaten food security
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has raised serious concerns over the recently released planning guidelines for transmission infrastructure, saying the Victorian government continues to ignore critical farmer advice on planned transmission projects. VFF President Emma Germano said that while the…
Spotlight on mental health for farm safety week
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making our Farms Safer project (VFF MOFS) is helping to shine a light on farmer’s mental health during National Farm Safety Week by helping to make it an integral part of farm safety culture. VFF…