Media Releases
Farmer agreement required to further progress constraints relaxation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the government must work with farmers and seek their agreement to flood farmland to achieve environmental watering objectives under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the release of…
Farmer concerns steamrolled in project planning flaw
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the consideration of the social, economic, and environmental impacts on agriculture and farm businesses is being ignored by the government when granting powers of access for developments such as mining and electricity transmission. VFF…
Albanese’s Basin Plan sugar hit fails to deliver
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Albanese Labor Government’s plan to take water from food production in the Murray Darling Basin Plan in exchange for a $300 million sugar hit is yet another slap in the face for regional…
Highly successful farm safety project gets green light extension
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making our Farms Safer project (VFF MOFS) will continue to run until 2025 after receiving a $600,000 grant from the Victorian Government. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta welcomed the extension and said the project, which launched in…
Commonwealth water buyback plan forces difficult conversations
Communities in northern Victoria are being forced to have difficult conversations in the face of the Albanese government’s plan to buyback more water under the Murray Darling Basin Plan. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the…
Hemp Bill gives Victorian farmers opportunity to grow
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing a private members Bill that would remove regulations stopping farmers from growing industrial hemp. VFF President Emma Germano said the Hemp Industry Bill 2024 introduced into the Victorian Parliament by the Legalise Cannabis…
Irrigators encouraged to consider their carryover needs and risks
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging northern Victorian irrigators to consider theircarryover needs and risks and has released a number of factsheets to help guide decision making. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said it was important that irrigators…
Farmers wiped out by live sheep ban
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the federal Labor government’s decision to ban live sheep sea exports could have dire consequences for Victorian farmers and demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the entire agricultural industry. VFF President Emma Germano said the…
Lacklustre budget constrains farmers and food production
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…
Farmers flag transformative capex fund proposal ahead of State Budget
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has proposed the creation of an innovative capital expenditure fund for farmers as part of its wish list ahead of next month’s Victorian State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said the proposal was amongst a…
Key commitments needed to manage wild dogs
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for a number of key government commitments to ensure farmers have confidence and certainty following last month’s shock announcement to lift the unprotection order for dingos in north west Victoria. VFF President Emma…
Commonwealth backs down on Basin Plan blackmail
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is relieved the Commonwealth Government has finally stopped blackmailing Victoria and agreed to fund environmental projects that will ensure floodplains are watered. VFF President Emma Germano said it’s pleasing to see that Victoria will no…