VFF/ UDV December Update
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.…
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Victorian flood situation and support
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…
Hands-on help available for pig owners
Agriculture Victoria animal health and welfare staff are providing hands-on help to pig owners to develop an on-farm biosecurity plan. Click here to read more.
2023 VFF Grains Council Elections: Nominations open
The VFF Grains Council has requested the VFF Acting Returning Officer call for nominations in the 2023 Grains Council Elections. Nominations are now open to fill vacancies representing the following positions of: The VFF Constitution requires two financial members of…
2022 VFF Election Forums: Catch-up available
A big thank you to those who have tuned in to our recent 2022 VFF Election Forums. For those who couldn’t tune in live or wish to watch it again, click below to watch a recording: A reminder, you can…
VFF urges cross-bench Senators to scrutinise new industrial relations laws
The VFF has warned cross-bench Senators that changes to allow multi-enterprise bargaining arrangements could have unforeseen impacts on the agriculture industry. VFF President Emma Germano has written to crossbench Senators who will decide the outcome of the Fair Work Legislation…
Advocacy Update – Murray Darling Basin Plan – November 2022
In October the Department of Environment Land Water and Planning (DELWP) released an independent report into the social and economic impacts of the Basin Plan in Victoria. The report identified the Northern Victorian dairy industry as being severely impacted by the Plan, something…
Online catchup available for ADF Candidate Forum
Candidates for the Australian Dairy Farmers Board were hosted by the VFF/UDV for an online candidate forum on Tuesday 15 November. Discussion was led by VFF/UDV President Mark Billing, with candidates Rick Gladigau, Ian Morris and Glenn Britnell participating. You…
Proud To Be a Dairy Farmer program
VFF/UDV is encouraging dairy farm employees to take part in Fonterra Australia Suppliers Council’s (FASC) ‘Proud to be a Dairy Farmer’ program which will be running again between 21-23 February 2023. This program is run by FASC in conjunction with…
New powers available for farmers to protect on-farm biosecurity
Farmers have a new tool to protect their properties and animals from unauthorised trespass and biosecurity threats following the implementation of the Livestock Management Regulations 2022. The regulations came into effect on 31 August 2022 and follow the successful passage…