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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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) 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…
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…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has completely overhauled its membership packages and offering, introducing a four-tiered membership structure that makes it easier than ever to join Victoria’s peak agriculture and farming lobby group. The new structure represents the largest-ever overhaul…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) ‘Stock Sense’ project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs to Victorian farms over the past three months in the wake of increased demand from farmers. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the rise…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers to have their say on the impact of farm and rural crime through the Australian Farm Crime Survey. VFF President Emma Germano said the survey has been commissioned by the University of…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says a new state-wide plan for transmission infrastructure development ignores the rights of farmers and regional communities. Following the release of the Victorian Transmission Investment Framework (VTIF), VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government…