Media Releases
Farmers welcome PM’s commitment to agricultural visa
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Prime Minister’s affirmation of his government’s commitment to a dedicated visa to help address the significant workforce issues facing the state’s farmers. VFF Horticulture President Emma Germano said the Prime Minister’s commitment at…
Two weeks left to apply for final round Farmers’ Fund grants
Dairy farmers in the Southern Milk Pool have two more weeks to apply for grants for farm business improvement projects before the final round of Farmers’ Fund grant applications draw to a close on 29 October 2018. The Victorian Farmers…
VFF Statement on Glyphosate
Why glyphosate? Glyphosate is used in Australia by numerous agriculture sectors to control weeds. It is also used for the same purpose by many home gardeners. Glyphosate is a popular product in that it is precise and when applied to…
Dry spring is here – State Government must expand drought relief arrangements
The Victorian Farmers Federation is calling on the Victorian Government to expand drought relief arrangements to help farmers across the state facing drought conditions. The call comes as conditions become more severe in Gippsland, the Mallee, Wimmera and northern parts…
Enough is enough – Farmers demand a moratorium
The Victorian Farmers Federation is demanding a moratorium on future rates increases until the State Government, election candidates and councils commit to demolishing and rebuilding Victoria’s broken rating system to ensure a better deal for farmers. The move comes as…
VFF Livestock backs 1.5% wool levy
The Victorian Farmers Federation is backing the position of the national industry body WoolProducers Australia in advocating for a 1.5% wool levy in this year’s WoolPoll. With voting opening today, the VFF is recommending levy-payers select the 1.5% option for…
Final round of Farmers’ Fund partnership grants open
The Victorian Farmers Federation has announced the opening of applications as part of the final round of grants under the Farmers’ Fund. VFF is strongly encouraging dairy farmers, particularly those contending with drought and extreme dry conditions in parts of…
Farmers welcome short-term relief but long-term vision is still desperately needed
The Victorian Farmers Federation welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of relief arrangements for farmers currently contending with drought and dry conditions in parts of Victoria, but is urging more be done to deliver for agriculture in the long-term. VFF representatives,…
Management of Murray Basin Rail Project slammed
The Victorian Farmers Federation has slammed the Andrews Government for prioritising Melbourne projects over the delivery of an already-approved and funded regional freight rail project. The move comes as project managers on the Murray Basin Rail Project have yet again…
Delivering for agriculture must prevail over petty politics
The Victorian Farmers Federation is demanding candidates and parties contesting the 2018 state election start delivering for agriculture and growing our communities. The call coincides with the launch of the VFF’s new campaign website, which reinforces key state election asks…
Grains Roadshow is coming in September
Chain of responsibility and truck road-worthiness will be some of the big issues on the agenda at this year’s Victorian Farmers Federation Grains Pre-Harvest Roadshow from 3 to 12 September 2018. Comprising eight events across Victoria – in Ouyen, Donald,…
Primary producer registration at risk
Changes to heavy vehicle registration mean from 1 October farmers will no longer be able to purchase primary producer registration plates for their trucks. The Victorian Farmers Federation is concerned this is the first step towards the complete removal of…