The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires.
As part of our agreement with the Victorian Government, the VFF has enacted the Emergency Fodder Support Program to coordinate the donation of fodder and deliver it to bushfire-hit impacted farmers across Victoria.
VFF President Brett Hosking said work is underway to get fodder to livestock immediately and over the preceding weeks.
“It is very difficult to access much of the bushfire zone at the moment, but the VFF is working with other agencies such as Agriculture Victoria, the Victorian Government, local government authorities and organisations such to get fodder to where it is needed.”
“I’ve seen some of the scenes in central Victoria and the level of devastation is horrible. Our number one priority is to get emergency fodder as soon as possible to fire impacted farms,” Mr Hosking said.
Impacted farmers seeking fodder and those wishing to donate fodder can register on the VFF website at https://www.vff.org.au/vff-emergency-fodder-program/ or the VFF call 1300 882 833. Farmers can also request and offer agistment via the VFF website.
Mr Hosking said it was important that farmers and landowners with fodder to donate to contact the VFF as soon as possible.
“Anyone with good quality fodder to donate should contact the VFF on 1300 882 833 or visit our website to register.”
“We’re asking farmers impacted by these fires to seek help by contacting the VFF as soon as possible,” Mr Hosking concluded.
In addition, the VFF has also enacted its Disaster Relief Fund to provide immediate, farmer-led support to producers impacted by the catastrophic bushfires burning across Victoria. Financial donations can be made via the VFF website.
The VFF will continue monitoring the situation as it progresses with Agriculture Victoria, the Victorian Government and local government authorities.