Nominations for the following VFF UDV Policy Council roles in 2024 are now open: In the event of more than one nomination for Vice-President, an election will be held. For the role of representative for the Gippsland region, the UDV…
VFF members will have the opportunity to put their hand up to lead the VFF’s policy and advocacy efforts in the new year. The VFF’s Issues Advisory Committees are responsible for driving the VFF’s policy and advocacy agenda on the…
We’re encouraging farmers to help inform the Victorian Government plan for transmission development across the state. The new government agency charged with planning future transmission projects, VicGrid has released an online survey and mapping tool to help determine where future…
Join us for what promises to be one of the premier events on Victoria’s grains calendar at the 2024 VFF Grains Conference in Horsham. WHERE– Horsham Golf Club DATES/TIMES Sunday 25th February 2024- Welcome Dinner: 6pm – 9pm Monday 26th…
The Victorian Government has released draft Animal Care and Protection Legislation for public comment in Victoria, making it the largest shakeup in 37 years. So, what does it mean for farmers, where to from here and how can you have…
***Registrations to the 2024 VFF AGM have now closed*** Notice is given that the 45th Annual General Meeting of Victorian Farmers Federation (ACN 079 980 304) (VFF) will be held at: Online viewing (not participation) will also be available. Details…
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…