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Win a free St John G5 Defibrillator
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making Our Farms Safer (VFF MOFS) team have partnered with St John Ambulance Victoria to give away seven automated external defibrillator (AED) to support Victorian farming communities. This give away is open to all Victorian farming communities. To…
Commonwealth must support Basin Plan reform push
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on the Commonwealth Government to support recent moves in the Parliament to undertake much needed reform to Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF President Emma Germano welcomed the attempt by Nationals members who tried…
VFF calls for storm assistance
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) wrote to the Victorian Government last week urging them to provide assistance to farmers recovering from the June storm and flood event. VFF President Emma Germano said the VFF requested government grants to help farming…
Industry win in manure debate
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed the EPA’s livestock manure determination that will mean no additional paperwork for farmers receiving animal manure on farm. VFF President Emma Germano said the determination came after constructive negotiations between the VFF,…
Talking to Horsham and Charlton farmers about farm safety
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making Our Farms Safer (VFF MOFS) team is encouraging locals around Horsham and Charlton to attend farm safety briefings to learn about workplace safety later this month. The farm safety briefings will provide an overview of…
VFF welcomes Ag visa breakthrough
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed reports the Federal Government will introduce an agriculture specific visa. The visa will provide Australian farms access to workers from the UK in addition to the ten ASEAN nations. VFF President Emma…
UDV announces Vice-President election results
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today announced Mark Billing as the successful candidate for the role of UDV Vice-President at the online UDV Annual Meeting. VFF Returning Officer and Chief Executive Officer Jane Lovell welcomed and congratulated Mr Billing on…
State Budget light on regional road funding
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s State Budget fails to invest in regional freight routes, but includes some key investments for agriculture. VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government has missed an opportunity to drive growth in the…
VFF welcomes Fruit Fly Funding
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement of $6.4 million in funding to help protect our horticulture industry against the risks posed by the Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF). The QFF poses a significant risk to horticulture crops…
Federal Budget a winner for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the significant commitment to agriculture in this year’s Federal Budget and says the Victorian Government must continue to support local farmers as attention turns to the upcoming State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said…
Buy locally grown flowers this Mother’s Day
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on consumers to support local flower growers and ask where their flowers come from this Mother’s Day. Amidst a turbulent past year for the local flower industry, with COVID-19 related wedding cancellations and…
Ministerial Council fails community again
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is disappointed that another Ministerial Council meeting was wasted yesterday. All Basin Water Ministers came together with Federal Water Minister Pitt to discuss progress on the Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism. VFF President Emma Germano…