Environment, Land Use & Management
Farmers for generations have been investing in the health of the land. Farmers were the first environmentalists as they know being a steward of the land is important to productivity and liveability.
There is a trend towards urban communities and government not understanding all the efforts, including research and development and active management that the agricultural sector undertakes to continuously improve sustainability outcomes.
VFF advocates for not just improved understanding of agriculture in relation to stewardship, but that the community supports farmers undertake actions to provide community benefits in relation to climate and biodiversity.
The Landcare Movement
Through our former president Heather Mitchell, the VFF was integral to the creation of the Landcare movement in the 1980s – and we now are striving for supportive conditions for similar programs to allow farmers to take actions that are good for the farm and good for the planet.
The VFF Land Management Committee provides advice on land management issues such as regulations that support the right to farm – including native vegetation, environment protection, climate / greenhouse, land use planning; pest plant and animal management; and emergency planning and response.
Key Issues
Find out what the VFF is doing on your behalf across the key issues that are important to you.
Right to Farm
Renewable Energy
Natural Resource Management
Bushfire Prevention
Demonstrating Stewardship
Land Access
Climate Change
Media Releases
VFF public announcements on current issues. View all media releases →
Farmers call for better consultation on camping regulations
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to consult broadly in the development of…
VFF calls on Parliament to block harmful camping legislation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging Victoria’s Legislative Council to block the harmful legislative proposal to remove…
More time to apply for bushfire recovery fencing grants
The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) and Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) have extended the closing date for the…
Submissions
VFF responses to government on current issues. View all submissions →
Protecting Melbourne’s Green Wedges and Agricultural Land
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to make suggestions for Industry / land holder viewpoints as…
State Budget 2020-21
Victorian farmers contribute over $13.16 billion to Victoria’s economy, representing 27.8% of the state’s exports valued at $11.9…
Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy….
VFF Land Management Committee
The Land Management Committee advises the Policy Council on:
⇛ Natural resource issues such as native vegetation clearing, biodiversity and protection of endangered species.
⇛ Land degradation issues such as erosion control, salinity and nutrient run-off to waterways (this issue should be tackled in conjunction with the Water Resources Committee).
⇛ Planning issues including protection of prime agricultural land, restrictions on subdivision planning, controls on “noxious industries” including siting of municipal rubbish tips.
⇛ Vermin and noxious weeds.
⇛ Overseeing and making recommendations on the VFF’s involvement in landcare.
The current committee members are Gerald Leach (Chair), David Gibb, Jane Carney, Judy Clements, Simon Turner and Peter Star.
