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’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,…
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…
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…
Complete a short survey on our ‘Victorian Farmer’ magazine to tell us what you think and you’d like to see in future editions, and go in the draw to win a $500 Bunnings voucher. It’ll only take about five minutes.…
What was to be a quick stint on the family farm has turned into a career spanning 10 years and counting for current VFF President and Gippsland farmer Emma Germano. Read below as we get a look #BehindtheFarmGate at Emma’s…
We’ve grown accustomed to giving flowers when celebrating with friends and loved ones, but have you ever wondered about the people behind these spectacular blooms? Meet Michael and Femke Licciardi, the owners of Wandin Valley Flowers on Melbourne’s eastern outskirts.…
How do you take your coffee? With milk, of course. Meet Paul Mumford, a dairy farmer from Won Wron in South Gippsland who helps provide the nutritious and delicious jersey milk many of us enjoy in our everyday coffees. Q:…
Arguments aside as to who lays claim to creating the famous pavlova recipe, there’s no debating it’s a family favourite for millions of people. Meet Danyel Cucinotta, a Werribee South farmer who provides the eggs used to create this delicious…
Victoria lays claim to some of the best Cotoletta, not to mention bánh mì, in Australia, and a lot of that credit must go to the incredible pork used to create that unmistakeable flavour. Meet farmer Judy Croagh from Western…
After more than 150 years of rearing cattle, beef is an integral part of the Maconochie family tradition. Meet farmer Sam Maconochie, part of the team from Hopkins River Beef who takes us Behind the Farm Gate. Q: Why did…
There’s nothing better than a delicious Sunday Roast and who better to recommend the best recipe than a lamb farmer themselves? Meet Scott Young, a third-generation livestock and cropping farmer from Ballan, located roughly halfway between Ballarat and Melbourne. Q:…