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…
What’s happening in the VFF Farm Business and Transport. Our team has been busy working across a number of issues for Victorian farmers. STATE BUDGET SUBMISSION The 2024-2025 Victorian State Budget will be released on May 7, 2024. The VFF…
You’ve told us you want to hear more about the work being done on your behalf behind the scenes and we’ve listened. Please read below to learn more about what’s happening in the VFF Farm Business and Transport space: Food…
We’ve expressed our disappointment in the Victorian Parliamentary inquiry into stamp duty, which recommended Victoria should introduce a new broad-based land tax. VFF President Emma Germano said farmers want to see stamp duty reform, but do not support any new…