Our Making our Farms Safer Project will continue to help keep Victorian Farmers Safe after the Victorian Government announced a $2.6m project extension. The agreement between WorkSafe and the VFF allows us to deliver the next phase of the critical…
Victoria is starting to dry out and that means more risk of bushfires. With the support of the Victorian Government and as part of the Emergency Fodder Support Program, we’re reminding truck transport operators to pre-register their details with us.…
Some landholders in the path of the VNI West transmission project have received Section 93 notices today instigating compulsory access to your land. This is a troubling development at a busy time of year, and we want you to be informed…
As Anthony Albanese prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington this evening, we’re calling on the Federal and State Governments to ensure farmers and regional communities are not ignored in the rush to secure rare earth minerals, fuelled by mounting…
We would like to welcome incoming National Farmers’ Federation President, Hamish McIntyre and thank outgoing President and Victorian farmer David Jochinke for his huge contribution over the past few years. VFF President Brett Hosking said “I would like to congratulate…
We’ve welcomed the Federal Government’s significant amendments to its proposed superannuation tax, describing the changes as a substantial improvement that will protect thousands of farming families from the worst impacts of the original policy. VFF President Brett Hosking said today’s…
In response to reports of some farmers receiving access notices from Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) for their land as part of the VNI West Transmission Project, VFF President Brett Hosking has labelled the move as ‘tone-deaf’: “We’ve consistently told TCV…
Together with our industry counterparts, we’re urging you to remain on the lookout after a recent khapra beetle detection. Khapra beetle larvae have been found in nappy pants imported to Australia. The pest, which Australia is currently free from, poses…
The Victorian Government’s move to dismantle Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) and replace it with the new Safe Food Victoria must not compromise safety and result in increased costs for the dairy industry. United Dairyfarmers of Victoria President Bernie Free is calling…
In light of Coles’ decision to delay the phase-out of caged eggs until 2030 citing bird flu related supply issues, we’re calling on retailers and the government to take a realistic approach to guarantee the future supply of eggs for…