Victoria Police is urging all current firearm owners to check their existing storage arrangements meet the new firearm storage minimum standards set to be enforced from later this year. From 30 August, all licensed firearm owners, including Category A and…
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) have been detected in countries close to Australia. We want livestock producers to be prepared, vigilant and on the lookout. What is Lumpy skin disease?LSD is a serious disease of cattle and…
The VFF is preparing a submission to Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF) Preliminary Design Consultation Paper. We have repeatedly called for a statewide plan for renewable energy, transmission and distribution in a way that is fair and affordable. The VFF…
A big thank you to those of you who tuned into our recent webinar to discuss Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). It was our largest ever webinar with over 1,200 fellow audience members. It was a clear demonstration of not…
The VFF has launched its state election platform ahead of this year’s poll in November. We are proud to present a positive agenda that focusses on delivering for farmers and regional communities. Too often, elections are focused on how to…
View the photos taken at the 2022 VFF Grains & Livestock Conference held at the Mercure Ballarat on Tuesday 21 June.
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently announced its decision to increase the National Minimum Wage by 5.2%, and a 4.6% increase to minimum award wages with threshold rules applying. Modern Award rates will increase by the greater of either a…
The VFF’s new Autonomous Vehicle Road Policy has been given the green light at the recent VFF June Policy Council. The policy calls for a proactive and nationally consistent reform agenda to support the development and adoption of autonomous vehicle…
The VFF has developed a new High Productivity Freight Policy after a rigorous discussion and consultation at the VFF’s recent June Policy Council. The policy advocates for removing barriers for farmers wishing to move to high productivity freight vehicles. High…
Under Glenelg Shire Council’s 2022/23 Draft Budget, total rate revenue will increase from $25.1million to a staggering $28.8 million. The average rates for a farm assessment will increase from $2,877 to $3,538 – representing a 23% increase, whilst the average…
Victorian Farmers descended on Spring Street on Wednesday 8 June to engage with parliamentarians at the first Paddock to Parliament event. After a two year hiatus caused by pandemic lockdowns, the event was a great opportunity to reconnect with the…
Over the past few months the number of potential riverside camping sites being inspected and opened is increasing. VFF is discussing issues and concerns raised by our members with senior public land staff and the Minister for Environment. As we…
