In the interests of minimising the disruption to our food supply chain, Food and Fibre Gippsland, Fruit Growers Victoria and the Victorian Farmers Federation are working together to secure up to 100,000 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). The purpose of this…
The VFF is encouraging Members to contact the below for the latest up-to-date information as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve here in Victoria. Agriculture Victoria Phone: 136 186 Email: Click here Victorian Department of Health and Human Services Phone:…
The VFF Grains Group is encouraging emerging industry leaders to nominate in the 2022 Grains Council Elections. The VFF Grains Group has called for nominations to fill vacancies representing the regions of Southern Mallee, Eastern Mallee, Northern Mallee, Wimmera and…
VFF is encouraging Southern Rural Water customers to take part in the SRW Customer and Community Survey. Over the next 12 months SRW is planning services and pricing under its 2023 to 2028 Water Pricing submission to the Essential Services…
The VFF is encouraging Victorian farmers to have your say on water rights in the Murray Darling Basin as part of a research survey conducted by Adelaide University. This survey is designed to explore your views about water trading and…
We are committed to securing the future for all Victorian farmers, and we think we are doing a pretty good job. But lots of Victorian farmers aren’t members and we’d like to know why. Can you spare five minutes to…
The Victorian Government is asking farmers to have their say on the proposed Lower Murray Water (LMW) Water Efficiency Project which aims to recover 2.5GL of water for the environment and prevent further buybacks, deliver water for Traditional Owners and…
The 174th VFF Policy Council met on Wednesday 17 November 2021. Council agreed to an updated tax policy statement and discussed policy and advocacy priorities for 2022. Policy Council members also received briefings from the Australian Forests Products Association and…
The VFF Pig Group is encouraging emerging industry leaders to nominate in the 2021 VFF Pig Council elections. The VFF Pig Group has called for nominations to fill vacancies representing the regions of: North Central North East Goulburn Broken West…
A 6 km detour has been approved for upcoming Murchison rail crossing closure, saving farmers time and money. The VFF has worked with local farmers, GrainCorp and the Department of Transport to develop an alternative detour that will minimise disruption…
What was to be a quick stint on the family farm has turned into a career spanning 10 years and counting for current VFF President and Gippsland farmer Emma Germano. Read below as we get a look #BehindtheFarmGate at Emma’s…
We’ve grown accustomed to giving flowers when celebrating with friends and loved ones, but have you ever wondered about the people behind these spectacular blooms? Meet Michael and Femke Licciardi, the owners of Wandin Valley Flowers on Melbourne’s eastern outskirts.…
