Victorian dairy farmers are demanding milk processors shape up on opening price announcements, calling for messaging that is transparent and reflective of the market. United Dairyfarmers of Victoria President Adam Jenkins said dairy farmers need early and transparent opening prices…
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria has acknowledged the release of the Federal Government’s much awaited Milk Price Index. Launched last week by Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud, the Index is aimed at helping dairy farmers better understand…
Across Victoria farmers are taking action against the unfair rates burden on farmland. This afternoon farmers will gather at the Mildura Rural Shire Council offices to protest the proposed rates increase of 22.87% for farmland. “We encourage all Mildura ratepayers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation Pig Group is calling on consumers to support Victorian pig producers as the industry experiences a trading downturn. A number of years ago the pork industry experienced an increase in sales and prices, which lead to…
The VFF today announced the allocation of over half a million dollars in Farmers’ Fund grants for farmer-led projects. The Farmers’ Fund panel sat last week to review more than 100 applications. Over a third of the successful applicants were…
Dairy farmers sick of trying to make sense of complex payment structures imposed by milk processors are being invited to support a new plan spearheaded by Victoria’s peak farmer group. The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria are pushing for simple milk…
The Victorian Farmers Federation Disaster Relief Fund has collected donations reaching over $80,000. In a new partnership, BlazeAid will be matching the Victorian Farmers Federation dollar-for-dollar to fund critical fence repairs in Victoria’s fire affected south west. Victorian Farmers Federation…
The proposed Labour Hire Licensing Bill will do little to improve conditions for workers in the horticultural industry. There is a chronic lack of enforcement of existing employee protection laws that is allowing unscrupulous employers to exploit workers. “Victoria does…
The sixth round of Farmers’ Fund applications will close May 31, and will deliver grants of up to $10,000 to dairy farmers. The Fund is open to all dairy farmers located in the southern milk pool, however priority will be…
Victria’s peak farm lobby today welcomed the State Government’s $80,000 investment in the chicken meat industry’s “Chicken Care” program. VFF’s Chicken Care Program, has a track record in assisting growers improve environmental and amenity outcomes on farms, and respond to…