Media Releases
Commonwealth Government ignores Basin Plan facts and history
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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…
Existing environmental benefits means 450GL isn’t needed
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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)…
Farmers call for riverside camping halt over biosecurity fears
Reading Time: 2 minutes 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…
New safety campaign targets farming families
Reading Time: < 1 minute 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…
Milk-price boost a welcome move for farmers
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the move by Coles to lift their own-brand milk price is welcome for farmers and reflects the mounting costs being incurred by producers at the farm gate. VFF United…
Farmers share traveller tips to help keep Foot and Mouth out of Australia
Reading Time: < 1 minute Victorian farmers are encouraging international travellers to enact simple preventative measures to help keep the potentially devastating Foot and Mouth (FMD) livestock disease out of Australia. Victorian Farmers Federation President Emma Germano said that news…
Calling all Victorian livestock farmers
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Stock Sense Project is seeking expressions of interest from Victorian livestock producers to join the Stock Sense Network Group to help increase engagement in animal health, welfare and biosecurity. VFF…
Farmers speak up for a fair go for regional Victoria
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched its state election platform ahead of this year’s poll in November. Speaking at the VFF’s Grains and Livestock Conference at Ballarat yesterday, VFF President Emma Germano said she was…
VFF welcomes ACCC chicken meat processor crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) crackdown on chicken meat processers and any potential unfair contract terms in the industry. VFF Chicken Meat President Colin Peel said he…
VFF Water Workshops set for Victoria’s north
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is hosting a series of irrigator workshops in Echuca, Tatura, Numurkah and Mildura throughout June. Northern Victorian Water Resource Manager, Dr Mark Bailey and Aither Director, Chris Olszak will provide…
VFF UDV Election Wannon Region Announcement
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce the outcome of the VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Wannon Region 10 election. VFF Delegated and Acting Returning Officer Robert Taylor congratulated Bruce Knowles who…
2022 VFF Grains and Livestock Conference returns
Reading Time: < 1 minute The 2022 Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Grains and Livestock Conference is back after years of COVID-19 forced delays and is set to tackle the big challenges, issues and opportunities facing both the Victorian grains and…