Since, we launched the new tiered membership packages in October the response from our UDV members has been very positive, with many members already transitioning to the new memberships. To provide more clarity for our UDV members that haven’t joined…
Elections for regional representative positions on the VFF Grains Council for 2024 have been announced. Nominations are now open for the following position representing the regions of: The VFF Constitution requires two financial members of the VFF Grains Group as…
We’re concerned not enough is being done to protect the rights of landholders when it comes to the development and operation of transmission lines across farmland. VFF President Emma Germano said the Essential Service Commission’s (ESC) newly released Land Access…
Farmers need to be aware a the new area of legal risk. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC) have new powers that commenced from 12 December 2023, which require employers to comply with a duty to proactively prevent sexual harassment…
Politicians shouldn’t use supermarkets as a smoke screen as they probe into grocery prices through the recently announced Senate inquiry. That’s the message from the VFF. VFF President Emma Germano said whilst supermarket power and competition should be examined, so…
Farming communities have been betrayed as the Albanese Government secured changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan in the Senate recently. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the Albanese Government had trampled over previous commitments it had made to…
This week we helped launch Victoria’s Biosecurity Strategy, which acts a vital safety net to help protect our multi-billion dollar agriculture industry. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta joined fellow Biosecurity Reference Group members, including Victorian Agriculture Minister Ros Spence at the…
Thanks to the efforts of the VFF, Telstra have considered and agreed to deferring upgrades to mobile phone towers at Minyip, Warracknabeal and Dimboola until after the harvest season. It’s critical that farmers have mobile connectivity during this time to…
By previously having your say during the initial round of consultation, you’ve already help to guide us through the process.
Now we’re again asking you to have your say on the second draft of the VFF Constitution, that has been drafted by your previous feedback.
It’s encouraged before having your say, to read the below documents to help ensure your feedback is the most useful it can be.
We’ve announced the outcome of elections required to finalise the appointment of the United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) Policy Council. The following candidates have been successful for the VFF-UDV Policy Council: VFF UDV President Gippsland Regional Representative Northern…