Media Releases
Basin Plan blackmail and broken promises
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the Albanese Government’s announcement that it will alter the Murray Darling Basin Plan in an attempt to take more water from farmers. VFF President Emma Germano said the deal done behind closed doors…
Farmer demand for biosecurity signs increases
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) ‘Stock Sense’ project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs to Victorian farms over the past three months in the wake of increased demand from farmers. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the rise…
People power: Farmers set to descend on Victorian Parliament
Victorian farmers will descend on Parliament House in Melbourne next Tuesday 15 August for the ‘Stop the Towers’ rally, in response to the proposed VNI West and Western Renewables Link transmission projects. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said…
VFF powers up petition to halt transmission projects
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched a petition to the Victorian Parliament calling for the VNI West and Western Renewables Link transmission projects to be stopped. VFF President Emma Germano said the petition seeks to make the state’s political…
Recognition for a lifetime of dedication to Victorian agriculture
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) congratulates both Richard Anderson and Gerry Leach, who were inducted as VFF Life Members at the recent 2023 VFF Annual Conference in Melbourne. VFF President Emma Germano said the pair have made an enormous contribution…
Common sense prevails for Basin Plan projects
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Albanese Government’s decision to extend the timeframe for implementing the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said common sense had prevailed following Minister Tanya Plibersek’s announcement to allow efficiency projects…
Regional roads left crumbling as Games cash goes elsewhere
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says it was a missed opportunity to not redirect any money from the cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games to Victoria’s crumbling regional road network. VFF President Emma Germano welcomed the funds from the $2.6 billion earmarked…
Seasoned farmers the focus of revitalised farm safety project
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s continued investment into the Making our Farms Safer project (MOFS), to enable the vital project to help keep Victorian farmers safe. VFF President Emma Germano said the project’s immediate focus will…
Farmers seek answers over missing disaster funds for local government
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is demanding answers over the Victorian Government’s refusal to help local government councils impacted by the 2022 flood events across the state. In a letter to Premier Daniel Andrews, VFF President Emma Germano questioned why…
Misleading tactics used by transmission companies to dupe farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has expressed concerns about misleading information being provided to farmers who may be impacted by the proposed VNI-West transmission project. VFF President Emma Germano said the Australian Energy Market Operator (which is planning the project…
Farming voice needed in national farm crime survey
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers to have their say on the impact of farm and rural crime through the Australian Farm Crime Survey. VFF President Emma Germano said the survey has been commissioned by the University of…
Basin Plan socio-economic test vanishes
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has written to Commonwealth Water Minister Tanya Plibersek this week following a key document setting out the socio-economic criteria under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan being removed from the government’s website. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew…