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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…
Farmer and industry leaders meet with Victorian Water Minister
Representatives from the farming community and food manufacturers have united to express their concerns about Commonwealth water buybacks meeting with the Victorian Water Minister in Echuca yesterday. The meeting convened by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) with Minister Harriet Shing…
Flood recovery gains $50,000 helping hand
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has donated $50,000 to natural disaster relief organisation BlazeAid, a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, to help regional communities and farmers continue to recover after Victoria’s recent floods. VFF President Emma…
New transmission framework fails farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says a new state-wide plan for transmission infrastructure development ignores the rights of farmers and regional communities. Following the release of the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF), VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government…
VFF Horticulture leaders returned
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of elections for the 2023 VFF Horticulture Council Elections. VFF Returning Officer Brendan Tatham said Nathan Free has been re-elected to the role of VFF Horticulture Council President and Katherine…
Preparation needed as big dry looms
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers and decision makers to prepare for drier conditions as the first seasonal outlook by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) points to reduced farm outputs later this…
2023 VFF Annual Conference and Dinner to showcase modern AGvocacy
SECURE YOUR TICKET The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to announce the 2023 VFF Annual Conference and Dinner to be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24 and 25. VFF President Emma Germano said the event…