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…
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…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has laid bare the ineffectiveness of the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy to protect farmers, with recently announced council budgets demonstrating farmers continue to get the raw end of the rating stick. VFF…
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…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) told a recent Victorian Parliament inquiry that using land tax to replace stamp duty on property sales is not the answer. Speaking to the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry into Land Transfer Duty,…
Farmers in the Swan Hill and Loddon shires are set for more rates pain with council draft budgets to be voted on soon. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said many farmers are unable to bear further rate increases.…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has sounded the alarm on the Moorabool Shire Council’s Draft Budget for 2023/24 which proposes an average farm rate increase of over 16 per cent. VFF President Emma Germano said the proposed increase was another…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the move by Coles to lift their own-brand milk price is welcome for farmers and reflects the mounting costs being incurred by producers at the farm gate. VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria Vice-President Mark…
Farmers in Western Victoria are warning their local councils to avoid inequitable rate rises as theyfinalise rating strategies and draft budgets for the year ahead. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said soaring land prices in thewestern parts of…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent government action to strengthen port regulation and improve Australia’s port efficiency with the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Australia’s Maritime Logistics Systems underway. VFF Infrastructure and Transport Chair Ryan Milgate said the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the new Victorian Government’s windfall gains tax which passed parliament this week will hurt regional Victoria and farmers. VFF President Emma Germano said that despite the VFF’s best attempts to secure protections for regional…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on the Victorian Government to ensure there is a representative of the food production supply chain on the Independent Pandemic Management Advisory Committee. VFF President Emma Germano said that the COVID-19 pandemic displayed…