There is less than one week for you to make sure you are compliant with the law and register tyres used in silage production. From Saturday 1 July 2023, farmers need to hold a no-cost registration (B04) if they are using and/or storing…
Welcome to your 2023 VFF UDV Vice-President Election information hub, featuring all your need-to-know details. At the close of nominations, the two following nominations were received for the position of VFF UDV Vice-President: Craig Dwyer & Bernie Free Craig Dwyer…
UDV Policy Council Friday 16 June. UDV Policy Council met on Friday 16 June at Farrer House. Policy Council received reports from a number of key stakeholders, including Dairy Australia, Australian Dairy Farmers and South Australian Dairyfarmers Association and dealt…
It’s been a big month as the VFF continues to be your voice on the issues that matter most. In the past 30 days, we’ve generated over 550 media mentions, reaching a potential audience of over 6 million people mainly…
The VFF has donated $50,000 to natural disaster relief organisation BlazeAid to help regional communities and farmers continue to recover after Victoria’s recent floods. VFF President Emma Germano said the funds were donated earlier this year through the VFFDisaster Relief…
The VFF Livestock Policy Council met on Monday 5 June 2023. Livestock Council received reports from a number of key stakeholders, including Cattle Australia CEO Luke Bowen, and analysists from MLA and AWI. Policy councillors reported on the seasonal conditions…
We’re urging both farmers and decision makers to prepare for drier conditions as the first seasonal outlook by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) points to reduced farm outputs later this season. VFF President Emma…
Don’t miss the 2023 VFF Annual Conference and Dinner to be held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24 and 25. VFF President Emma Germano said the event promised to delve into the issues facing farmers and unpack…
We’re helping to put the dire state of our regional roads in the headlights of decision makers. VFF President, Emma Germano recently joined 3AW 693’s Neil Mitchell to discuss what farmers and those living in our regions are facing on…
VFF President Emma Germano told recent Victorian Parliament inquiry that using land tax to replace stamp duty on property sales is not the answer. Speaking to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry into Land Transfer Duty, she said…
Don’t miss your chance to secure your ticket to one of Victoria’s premier agricultural events at this year’s 2023 VFF Annual Conference and Dinner at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 24 and 25. Join fellow farmers, industry leaders and…
The VFF UDV Policy Council has requested that the VFF Returning Officer call for nominations for the 2023 UDV Elections. Nominations are now open to fill vacancies for the following roles for a two (2) year period: The VFF Constitution…