The VFF is opposed to the Commonwealth Government’s proposed phase out of the live sheep export industry announced by Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt. Following consideration by the VFF Livestock Policy Council, the VFF was a co-signatory to the letter…
VFF UDV Policy Council met on Tuesday 21 February 2023 at the Dairy Australia offices in Melbourne. A number of changes to the membership of Policy Council were dealt with. Outgoing Policy Councillor Gordon Nicholas (Region 4) was acknowledged by…
The VFF has announced the outcome of elections for the 2023 VFF Grains Council Election. VFF Acting Returning Officer Brendan Tatham said Craig Henderson has been elected to the role of VFF Grain Council President and Ryan Milgate will be…
The VFF opposes potential changes to the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme as flagged by the Grattan Institute and says it would further increase the already sky-high cost of living pressures on consumers and further financially strain farmers. VFF President Emma…
Government funding has been made available to help expand Victoria’s stock and domestic water in the Pyrenees and Northern Grampians Shires. The proposed Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Waters Supply Project has been promoted by local farmers as a way…
The Department of Health has issued alerts for a number of mosquito-borne diseases recently. They include Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), Japanese encephalitis (JE), Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. Anyone with symptoms should seek urgent medical care. Keep your…
The Productivity Commission has launched an inquiry into the Future Drought Fund that will examine the effectiveness, efficiency and appropriateness of its activities. The Future Drought Fund provides secure, continuous funding for programs, grants and arrangements that support Australian farmers…
The VFF has announced the outcome of elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity group positions. “VFF members have re-elected Emma Germano as President and Danyel Cucinotta as Vice-President,” said VFF Acting Returning…
As this year draws to a close, we look back over the last 12 months and to the coming year ahead. The VFF/UDV continued to work hard to minimise disruptions to dairy businesses due to the impact of Covid restrictions.…
We’re continuing to urge farmers and regional communities to monitor the current flooding situation. UPDATE- December 2022: We’re encouraging all farmers impacted by floods to bookmark the Agriculture Victoria Food and Advice Page. This page is updated regularly and has…