With harvest getting into full swing across Victoria, we’re asking those on the roads to give heavy vehicles some extra room and stay patient to help keep everyone safe. Drivers can help by: The Victorian Farmers Federation thanks you all…
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…
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…
The VFF team are hard at work tackling a number of issues important to Victorian farmers. Please read the below commodity issues the team can provide you with an update on: Dairy Dairy Code of Conduct The Commonwealth Department of…
Join us for what promises to be one of the premier events on Victoria’s grains calendar at the 2024 VFF Grains Conference in Horsham. WHERE– Horsham Golf Club DATES/TIMES Sunday 25th February 2024- Welcome Dinner: 6pm – 9pm Monday 26th…
Elections for regional representative positions on the VFF Grains Council for 2024 have been announced. Nominations are now open for the following position representing the regions of: The VFF Constitution requires two financial members of the VFF Grains Group as…
Thanks to the efforts of the VFF, Telstra have considered and agreed to deferring upgrades to mobile phone towers at Minyip, Warracknabeal and Dimboola until after the harvest season. It’s critical that farmers have mobile connectivity during this time to…
The European Commission has announced the renewal of glyphosate authorisation for an additional 10 years, a significant decision for the agricultural sector worldwide. Glyphosate, a key herbicide in modern farming, plays a crucial role in managing crop health and productivity.…
Initial hearings of the class action against Monsanto Australia, seeking to specifically establish whether glyphosate is carcinogenic have now concluded. The parties are required to file written closing submissions by early November and will be heard on 29 January 2024.…