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Commonwealth cozies up with corporates to kill family farms
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s Commonwealth Government announcement to purchase 30,614 megalitres (ML) of water from Duxton Water has sent off alarm bells in Basin communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said the $121.3m water sale would hurt farmers…
Regional Victorians abandoned in infrastructure funding snub
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says regional Victoria has been left abandoned in the wake of the Victorian and federal government’s city-centric cash splash announced earlier today. VFF President Brett Hosking said decision makers were playing politics and prioritising votes…
Fire services levy hike to hurt farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says proposed hikes to the proposed Fire Services Levy could see some farmers forced to pay up to 400% on top of the current levy. VFF President Brett Hosking said the levy flagged by the…
VFF STATEMENT: European Commission sets Victorian blueprint for farming and agriculture
In response to: To be attributed to VFF President, Brett Hosking: “It sets a blueprint of how agriculture should be treated as a fundamental pillar when planning any future strategy.” “Decision makers here could learn a lot and avoid enormous…
Farmer rights at stake in wake of granted electricity license
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Essential Services Commission’s decision to grant Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) an electricity transmission license must not be treated as a license to steamroll landholders in the path of planned renewable energy projects. Amongst a raft…
Victorian farmers urge for caged egg phaseout pause
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the state and federal governments to pause the proposed national phaseout of conventional cages by 2036 until a reliable supply of eggs to the community and businesses can be guaranteed. VFF Egg…
Victorians paying for roads neglect with their lives
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victorians are paying for years of roads neglect with their lives as regional Victoria’s road toll soars more 156 per cent compared to the same time last year. VFF President Brett Hosking said the…
Bushfire impacted farmers welcome recovery support
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance for those impacted by the Grampians National Park and Macedon Ranges bushfires and is praising local communities and farmers for heeding warnings ahead of the blazes. VFF President Brett…
VFF announces 2024 VFF election results
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of its elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity group roles. VFF Returning Officer Brendan Tatham congratulated all successful office bearers as the…
Handbook launched to tackle farmer mental health
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS)is aiming to tackle the scourge of mental health in rural communities bylaunching the new ‘Harvesting Change’ handbook for farmers. VFF Vice-President and Chair of the Making our Farmers Safer…
Victorian economic blueprint needs to protect agricultural land
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government recognising farming as a priority sector to boost the state’s productivity, but says a clear strategy to protect important agricultural land is required. In response to the Economic Growth Statement…
New partnership seeks to enhance on-farm safety
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has partnered with leading Australian farm safety software developer AirAgri to fast-track farmers access to new technology to enhance on-farm safety. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta said the partnership aims to reduce the overrepresentation of on-farm…