The VFF’s Making our Farms Safer Project team is calling for farmer feedback to gauge the impact of the ‘Making our Farm Families Safer’ campaign, which aims to improve the safety of children on farms. Complete a short survey by…
We’re delighted to announce that Brendan Tatham has been appointed as VFF CEO, following on from his role as VFF Interim CEO since November 2022, after an extensive search conducted by Pacific Search Partners. From a farm just outside of…
A huge thank you to those who helped submit to AEMO on its consultation on the proposed VNI-West transmission infrastructure project. The response from the farming community across the Central North of Victoria has been wonderful with AEMO having received…
The VFF’s Stock Sense Project is seeking expressions of interest from Victorian livestock producers to join the Stock Sense Network Group to help increase engagement in animal health, welfare and biosecurity. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said it remains essential…
More than 300 people attended a recent VFF St Arnaud Branch meeting regarding the VNI West Transmission Project, highlighting the level of interest from the community. VFF President Emma Germano said the turnout demonstrated the huge interest from locals in…
In a recent VFF submission, we argue the inefficiencies and outdated thinking behind stamp duty is putting a handbrake on farming businesses and preventing young farmers from buying into the market. VFF President Emma Germano said “tax reform in 1999…
Recently we met with the State Government to discuss the upcoming animal welfare legislation and standards ahead of a decision expected in May regarding the need for a new animal welfare act. The VFF continues to advocate for fair animal…
Over 170 landowners packed the St Arnaud Town Hall for a community forum hosted by the VFF in response to the VNI West project. The forum was supported by the Northern Grampians Shire Council with Mayor Cr Kevin Erwin moderating…
We’re warning regional roads won’t be able to cope with future severe weather events if they are not maintained to a basic standard. In a recent submission to the federal parliament, the VFF argues that a lack of road maintenance…
The VFF is opposed to the Commonwealth Government’s proposed phase out of the live sheep export industry announced by Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt. Following consideration by the VFF Livestock Policy Council, the VFF was a co-signatory to the letter…