We’ve called out misleading information being provided to farmers who may be impacted by the proposed VNI-West transmission project. VFF President Emma Germano said “the tactics used by AEMO to try and coerce farmers into signing away their rights is shameful…
Victorian farmers are being encouraged to have their say on the impact of farm and rural crime through the Australian Farm Crime Survey commissioned by the University of New England. This is the first national survey on farm crime to…
Yesterday, we gathered representatives from the farming and food manufacturing community to express concerns about Commonwealth water with the Victorian Water Minister. The meeting with Minister Harriet Shing included representatives from Northern Victoria’s major food processors including SPC, Fonterra, Bega,…
There is less than one week for you to make sure you are compliant with the law and register tyres used in silage production. From Saturday 1 July 2023, farmers need to hold a no-cost registration (B04) if they are using and/or storing…
Welcome to your 2023 VFF UDV Vice-President Election information hub, featuring all your need-to-know details. At the close of nominations, the two following nominations were received for the position of VFF UDV Vice-President: Craig Dwyer & Bernie Free Craig Dwyer…
UDV Policy Council Friday 16 June. UDV Policy Council met on Friday 16 June at Farrer House. Policy Council received reports from a number of key stakeholders, including Dairy Australia, Australian Dairy Farmers and South Australian Dairyfarmers Association and dealt…
It’s been a big month as the VFF continues to be your voice on the issues that matter most. In the past 30 days, we’ve generated over 550 media mentions, reaching a potential audience of over 6 million people mainly…
The VFF has donated $50,000 to natural disaster relief organisation BlazeAid to help regional communities and farmers continue to recover after Victoria’s recent floods. VFF President Emma Germano said the funds were donated earlier this year through the VFFDisaster Relief…
The VFF Livestock Policy Council met on Monday 5 June 2023. Livestock Council received reports from a number of key stakeholders, including Cattle Australia CEO Luke Bowen, and analysists from MLA and AWI. Policy councillors reported on the seasonal conditions…
We’re urging both farmers and decision makers to prepare for drier conditions as the first seasonal outlook by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) points to reduced farm outputs later this season. VFF President Emma…