The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund will partner with the Victorian Farmers Federation to support farmers affected by the East Gippsland bushfires. Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) President John Mitchell announced on Friday the fund has allocated $1.4 million to farmers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation has provided a detailed report to the Federal Government’s Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements and the Victorian Government’s Inquiry into the 2019-20 Victorian Bushfire Season. VFF President David Jochinke said the 2019-2020 bushfire season…
Farmers impacted by this summers’ bushfires will have access to $3,000 grants launched by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). VFF President David Jochinke said the roll-out of the grants will follow the wind-up of the Fodder Drive as VFF has…
The spirit of mateship and camaraderie among our farmers and the Victorian community was palpable during Victoria’s bushfire crisis. VFF President David Jochinke said the Fodder Drive was a team effort that stretched the length and breadth of Victoria. “We…
The VFF Grains Group’s Annual Conference is this year being held at the Rich River Golf Club in Moama on 23rd and 24th February. The conference theme for 2020 is Future Innovation in Broadacre Cropping. “The conference will showcase new…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the rural and regional community over the course of the emergency response to the fires in East Gippsland and Upper Murray regions. “It is during times of hardship…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by bushfires in Gippsland and the Upper Murray. VFF President David Jochinke said work is underway to get fodder to livestock immediately and throughout the recovery stage. “It…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the sensationalist and misleading reporting on 60 Minutes about glyphosate. “The reporting seen last night on 60 minutes was sensationalist and misleading,” said Mr David Jochinke, VFF President. “The reporter asks interviewees if…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today welcomes the trial of new voluntary land access tools to help landholders negotiate land access with mining explorers. “Farming and mining are both vital for the Victorian economy and rural employment. However, it’s critical…
On the 12 month anniversary of the devastating St Patrick’s Day fires in south west Victoria, the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is calling for urgent action to be taken. “Our farmers suffered, and continue to be reminded every day,…
Why glyphosate? Glyphosate is used in Australia by numerous agriculture sectors to control weeds. It is also used for the same purpose by many home gardeners. Glyphosate is a popular product in that it is precise and when applied to…
The Victorian Farmers Federation says farmers must not be left to bear the full brunt of the devastating south-west fires following the release of Energy Safe Victoria’s (ESV) technical reports into the blazes. One of the ESV reports released yesterday…