Media Releases
Election candidates to face off at local farmer forums
Rural communities will have the opportunity to test the candidates standing in a number of electorates ahead of next month’s Victorian election at upcoming forums to be hosted by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). VFF President Emma Germano will host…
Damning analysis shows governments must avoid Basin Plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has urged State and Federal water ministers to avoid causing further pain to Northern Victorian farming communities when they meet next week to discuss the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy…
Farmers declare country roads maintenance crisis
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on both sides of politics to commit funding certainty for regional road maintenance declaring the terrible condition of country roads has reached crisis levels. VFF President Emma Germano said years of neglect…
New safety videos aim to curb on-farm incidents
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making Our Farms Safer (MOFS) team has released a series of educational standard safe operating procedure videos that aim to support farmers in correctly carrying out some of the most high-risk tasks leading to incidents…
Silage tyre compromise a win for farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the move for farmers to no longer need an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) license when using more than 5000 tyres to weigh down silage is a win for farmers. VFF President Emma Germano said…
VFF UDV announces casual vacancy appointments
The Victorian Farmers Federation and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) has announced casual vacancy appointments for the role of VFF UDV President and Vice-President following a recent VFF UDV Policy Council meeting. Effective immediately, Larpent farmer Mark Billing has…
VFF Symposium to showcase Victoria’s farming future
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to announce the 2022 VFF Symposium which features an impressive line-up of presenters and promises to showcase the future of the Victorian agriculture industry. VFF President Emma Germano said the inaugural event will…
Biosecurity boost helps Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed additional support and resources to help prepare Victoria against the threat of Foot and Mouth and Lumpy Skin diseases. VFF President Emma Germano said the commitment was important to protect farms in the…
Commonwealth Government ignores Basin Plan facts and history
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has raised concerns that the Commonwealth Government is rewriting history in an attempt to buyback and deliver extra water to South Australia under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said…
Existing environmental benefits means 450GL isn’t needed
Victorian farmers are challenging the need for further water recovery under the Murray Darling Basin Plan after a key government report highlighted that river systems have already benefited from recovery to date. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Water Council Chair Andrew…
Farmers call for riverside camping halt over biosecurity fears
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has written to the Victorian Minister Lily D ‘Ambrosio, Minister for Environment and Climate Action calling for an immediate suspension of the rules that allow camping on riverside farmland due to the biosecurity risks posed…
New safety campaign targets farming families
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making our Farms Safer Project (MOFS) is aiming to boost public awareness and highlight the on-farm risks for children through a new safety campaign. VFF President Emma Germano said the launch of the ‘Making Our…