Media Releases
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…
Farmer food security blueprint backed
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the recommendations of the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee following its inquiry into securing Victoria’s food supply. VFF President Emma Germano said the recommendations pave the path ahead to address critical challenges…
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…