We are calling on all willing farmers and their communities to register their need for assistance or to donate their time, produce or resources. The initiative has been dubbed the ‘Farmy Army’ and is part of a long-term plan to help…
From 11:59pm Monday 23 August workforce permits will be required for authorised workers when they leave home for work in response to the latest COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Farmers and farm workers will require an authorised worker permit to travel…
The National Farmers Federation and Energy Efficiency Council have launched a new guide for farms that are looking to slash their energy costs through smart energy management. The new ‘sector spotlight’ on farms is the latest in the EEC’s Navigating a…
Victorian agricultural communities will be supported with lifesaving defibrillators in a partnership between the VFF and St John Ambulance. VFF President Emma Germano announced that seven St John defibrillators will be delivered for use in the below communities:• Barwite, North…
The VFF is encouraging rural and regional Victorians to help us fight for better phone and internet services in our communities by taking part in a new survey. The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has launched its telecommunications survey ahead of…
The VFF is encouraging all Victorian farmers to take part in the 2020-21 Agricultural Census. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is asking farmers about their agricultural production, land and water use in 2020-21. The participation of farmers is crucial…
In October 2020 the VFF Farm Safety Team delivered a briefing to VFF members on new workplace manslaughter laws that came into effect in Victoria from 1 July 2020. A recording of the briefing can be view by clicking this…