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…
Have you visited the 2024 VFF General Elections information hub? It’s your go-to for all elections information, including the recently updated question and answer section that outlines all of the information you need to know. Questions include: QUESTION: Who is…
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…
Farmers and regional communities are confused about whether they are eligible for drought assistance or where they can turn to for support as Victoria’s green drought lingers and farmers approach the critical spring growing season. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta said…
We’ve welcomed the Victorian Government’s Biosecurity Control funding announcement that enables the VFF Stock Sense biosecurity initiative to continue operating for another year. The funding includes $395,000 from the Cattle fund and $395,000 from the Sheep and Goat fund and will allow…
The VFF Board has approved the timeline and offices open for the 2024 General VFF Elections that will be conducted later this year. The 2024 VFF General Election will be conducted to elect the following VFF office bearers: VFF PresidentVFF…
We’ve welcomed the partnership between Agriculture Victoria and Halter in trialling the use of virtual fencing technology at the government’s Ellinbank Smartfarm. VFF President Emma Germano said the move was a forward step towards making the technology accessible to…
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 VFF’s livestock biosecurity and welfare initiative, Stock Sense, is experiencing record high attendance at its Victorian events and workshops, reflecting a growing appetite amongst producers and the community for its resources. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said initiative has…
We had the pleasure of recently hosting a delegation of officials from the Brazilian Government who are visiting Australia to learn more about our world-class traceability framework and processes to help inform them of their system back home. We shared…
The VFF is disappointed that the Allen Government’s Plan for Victoria is silent on agriculture, with the exception of a place for urban development. Agriculture is the primary use on 62% of Victoria. Agricultural products are the main source of…