We’ve welcomed the Victorian Government recognising farming as a priority sector to boost the state’s productivity, but says a clear strategy to protect important agricultural land is required. In response to the Economic Growth Statement released today, VFF President Emma…
We’ve welcomed the recommendations of the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee following its inquiry into securing Victoria’s food supply. VFF President Emma Germano said the recommendations pave the path ahead to address critical challenges in agriculture and food security. …
The VFF in collaboration with other employer organisations as part of the Victorian Congress of Employer Associations (VCEA), has successfully opposed a proposal to mandate compulsory Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) training for all managers and supervisors in Victorian workplaces.…
With announcements for Victoria’s local government area elections filtering in, the VFF says new councillors must listen to communities to deliver fairer rating strategies. VFF President Emma Germano said the VFF has previously observed unfair rate increases for farmers in many areas,…
Nominations are now open for the VFF’s Farm Business and Transport Committee. The Committee was formed following the merger of the Farm Business and Transport and Infrastructure Committees earlier this year and is critical to informing the VFF’s advocacy on…
The VFF team recently had the opportunity to visit a number of farms in Werribee South, commonly referred to a Melbourne’s food bowl. The region is a large producer of horticulture produce and nearby distribution centres send produce throughout the…
We’ve welcomed millions in much needed Victorian Government drought funding assistance for South West farmers amidst record-breaking dry conditions. VFF President Emma Germano said the $13.53 million funding package would be used to help give farmers the tools needed to…
We’re excited to share with you the VFF’s General Policy Platform. It provides a record of the policy positions adopted and agreed to by Victorian farmers and is the culmination of a rigorous policy setting process undertaken by the VFF Policy Council,…
The green lighting of Melbourne’s Airport’s third runway will be an economic boom for Victoria’s agriculture industry and enable the sector to solidify itself as Australia’s most valuable agriculture exporter. VFF President Emma Germano backed the expansion and said the move would…
Your latest edition of the Victorian Farmer magazine is here! Covering all the issues you need to know and going behind the scenes of the VFF, this edition explores the issues around renewable energy, local rates, water buybacks, challenges facing our…
We’ve laid bare the ineffectiveness of the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy to protect farmers, with recently announced council budgets demonstrating farmers continue to get the raw end of the rating stick. VFF President Emma Germano said rate…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s state budget was amissed opportunity to invest in Victorian agriculture, drive productivity and propelVictoria’s economy. VFF President Emma Germano said despite today’s announcement, agricultureremains ready to drive a prosperous economy. “Regional Victorian’s have…