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…
The National Class 3 Drought Assistance Dimension Exemption Notice 2023 (No.1) has been published in the Commonwealth Gazette under the Heavy Vehicle National Law. The renewed notice commences today contains the same conditions, requirements, and access as the existing notice.…
We’re excited to announce our new VFF Livestock Policy Council Members following the earlier call for nominations. The below Members have been appointed unopposed to their specific region: The VFF Livestock Policy Council plays a critical role in representing the…
The Victorian Government is in the process of proposing amendments to the existing biosecurity legislation and regulations. These proposals focus on streamlining biosecurity management and operational processes to efficiently respond to detections of or outbreaks involving animal diseases, and plant…