Media Releases
Overhaul needed in truck wash biosecurity gaps
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian Government to consider a complete overhaul of the state’s truck wash network to plug major gaps in Victoria’s biosecurity preparedness safety net. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the recent closure…
Dairy farm leaders urged to re-focus on farming grassroots
The Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) is urging Dairy Australia to re-focus its priorities to local dairy farmers by supporting a motion to remove the Australia Dairy Processors Federation (ADPF) as a Class B shareholder of…
Opportunity for fairer rates for Victorian farmers
With announcements for Victoria’s local government area elections filtering in, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says new councillors must listen to communities to deliver fairer rating strategies. VFF President Emma Germano said the VFF has previously observed unfair rate increases for farmers…
Farmers steamrolled in reckless renewables rollout
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has expressed concerns over the announcement of the preferred easement for the proposed VNI-West transmission line, again highlighting Victoria’s failure to adequately plan the state’s transition to renewable energy. VFF President Emma Germano said the…
Substantial investment needed to repair ruined roads
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s $675m regional roads maintenance blitz, but says substantially more funding is needed to repair the state’s crumbling and dangerous road network. VFF President Emma Germano urged the government to get…
The race to meeting renewable energy targets should not come at any cost
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian Government to safeguard the state’s most strategically significant agricultural land from renewable energy development. VFF President Emma Germano said the transition to renewable energy can’t come at the cost of…
More action needed to combat avian influenza risk
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says more needs to be done now to prepare Victorian farmers for the potential arrival of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, which has the ability to devastate Victoria’s poultry industry and native wildlife. VFF…
Farmers welcome green drought support
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has 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…
Sensible decision reached on wild dog control
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s decision to extend the unprotection order for dingoes is a common sense move that will ensure farmers are equipped with the tools needed to protect their livestock. VFF President Emma Germano said the…
Victorian ag exports set to take off with third runway approval
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says 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…
Farmer confusion reigns amidst green drought
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says 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…
Funding extended for popular livestock biosecurity initiative
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has 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…