We’re delighted to announce that Brendan Tatham has been appointed as VFF CEO, following on from his role as VFF Interim CEO since November 2022, after an extensive search conducted by Pacific Search Partners. From a farm just outside of…
A huge thank you to those who helped submit to AEMO on its consultation on the proposed VNI-West transmission infrastructure project. The response from the farming community across the Central North of Victoria has been wonderful with AEMO having received…
The VFF’s Stock Sense Project is seeking expressions of interest from Victorian livestock producers to join the Stock Sense Network Group to help increase engagement in animal health, welfare and biosecurity. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said it remains essential…
More than 300 people attended a recent VFF St Arnaud Branch meeting regarding the VNI West Transmission Project, highlighting the level of interest from the community. VFF President Emma Germano said the turnout demonstrated the huge interest from locals in…
In a recent VFF submission, we argue the inefficiencies and outdated thinking behind stamp duty is putting a handbrake on farming businesses and preventing young farmers from buying into the market. VFF President Emma Germano said “tax reform in 1999…
We’re warning regional roads won’t be able to cope with future severe weather events if they are not maintained to a basic standard. In a recent submission to the federal parliament, the VFF argues that a lack of road maintenance…
The VFF opposes potential changes to the Fuel Tax Credits Scheme as flagged by the Grattan Institute and says it would further increase the already sky-high cost of living pressures on consumers and further financially strain farmers. VFF President Emma…
The Department of Health has issued alerts for a number of mosquito-borne diseases recently. They include Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), Japanese encephalitis (JE), Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. Anyone with symptoms should seek urgent medical care. Keep your…
As this year draws to a close, we look back over the last 12 months and to the coming year ahead. The VFF/UDV continued to work hard to minimise disruptions to dairy businesses due to the impact of Covid restrictions.…
At its December meeting, the VFF Policy Council has adopted policies on:
The Essential Services Commission is currently developing an enforceable code of practice in relation to how electricity transmission companies access land. This code of practice will place enforceable obligations on electricity transmission companies when they access land under section 93…
The East Gippsland Rural Strategy is open for comment until 3 February 2023. The VFF encourages farmers in East Gippsland Shire to read the draft strategy and ensure that it understands the agricultural sector and to ensure policy enhances the…