The Greater Shepparton Planning Scheme clearly identifies areas of strategic agricultural value that should be protected from loss. As there is no locational reason as to why these applications cannot be facilitated outside strategic agricultural / irrigated land, planning permission…
Across Victoria there is increasing concern regarding the role of local government and whether state regulation of council’s ensures best value. This is exacerbated in rural and regional councils where the issue of financial sustainability is reaching crisis point. Failure…
The events of 2016 in the Australian dairy industry have had a lasting impact across the dairy industry supply chain, causing damage that cannot be reversed. UDV believe this inquiry is a rare opportunity to highlight and amend behaviours within…
The VFF welcomes the opportunity to make a submission on the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry, which was released for public comment in November 2017. Farmers care for their animals and are strong advocates of good…
Agriculture is an opportunity for waste to energy technology. With these technologies farmers can more efficiently manage their waste, produce fertiliser by-products and create new income streams for farms. New income streams include the expansion of agricultural production and the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recognises the Australian lamb brand and acknowledges the diversity of the national sheep flock. This diversity is emulated in Victoria. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were approximately 13.1 million sheep in Victoria…
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is the Victorian advocacy body, representing dairy farmers across Victoria spread into three key regions. Dairy farmers have had a tough past season and it is pleasing to note that the outlook for dairy in…
UDV is the peak representative of dairy farmers in Victoria. We advocate on behalf of our members on issues arising in the dairy industry for the continued benefit and advancement of all Victorian dairy farmers. As such, we are greatly…
