The VFF has rejected the Albanese Government’s proposed biosecurity protection levy, labelling it as a new tax on food and fibre. VFF President Emma Germano said the proposed levy was unfair and would place added burden on Victoria’s agricultural industry.…
More than one year after Victoria’s devastating 2022 flood event, the state’s crumbling roads are worse than ever and continue to fall into disrepair. Recent statistics from self-reporting app, Snap, Send, Solve reveal an enormous 272% increase in pothole reports…
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) Policy Council Elections are now open for nominations for a number of positions throughout Victoria. Nominations are sought for the VFF UDV President vacancy and roles representing theregions of Northern (formally UDV Regions…
We’ve welcomed clarification that we sought from the Victorian Government on the potential application of the Vacant Residential Land Tax to farm properties in regional Victoria. Following Treasurer Tim Pallas’ announcement that the government would extend the vacancy tax to…
The VFF Egg Group hosted a webinar recently aimed at supporting Victorian caged egg farmers. The session delved into New Zealand’s transition to cage-free eggs, uncovering significant challenges and unintended consequences. The event welcomed Michael Brooks, the Executive Director of…
The VFF and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) will be hosting a fire safety webinar for the Victorian 2023-24 harvest and fire season on Wednesday 18 October at 7:00pm. Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world and with the BOM declaring Australia…
We’ve voiced our concerns regarding the recent government announcement to extend the vacancy tax to houses in regional Victoria that have been vacant for more than six months. VFF President Emma Germano has written to Treasurer Tim Pallas outlining the…
We’ve welcomed a one year extension to the Wild Dog Management Plan after calling for its renewal in recent weeks. VFF Livestock Group Vice-President and Tallangatta farmer Peter Star said the move was one of common sense. “It just made sense…
A class action has been initiated in the Federal Court of Australia against Monsanto Australia regarding non-Hodgkin lymphoma relating to the use of Roundup. The European Union has also issued a 12-month extension of the current registration for glyphosate in…
The VFF Grains Policy Council met at Werrimull in early September to share region updates and discuss key policy priorities concerning VFF Grains Group members. Policy and advocacy Grains Policy Council discussed the latest update from WorkSafe on the new…