The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling out Nillumbik Council’s anti-farming plan to ban the use of barbed wire and glyphosate. VFF President Emma Germano said that barbed wire stopped cattle and sheep getting on roads, protecting public safety. “Barbed…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging emerging industry leaders to nominate in the upcoming VFF Livestock Group and VFF Water Council elections. The VFF Livestock group has called for nominations to fill five vacancies representing the regions of Glenelg,…
Farmers have thrown open their farm gates to invite Victorians to ask questions about how food and fibre is produced in our great state. Open Gate Conversations – www.opengateconversations.org.au – is a digital campaign that was launched in Melbourne today…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) wrote to the Victorian Government last week urging them to provide assistance to farmers recovering from the June storm and flood event. VFF President Emma Germano said the VFF requested government grants to help farming…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed reports the Federal Government will introduce an agriculture specific visa. The visa will provide Australian farms access to workers from the UK in addition to the ten ASEAN nations. VFF President Emma…
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today announced Mark Billing as the successful candidate for the role of UDV Vice-President at the online UDV Annual Meeting. VFF Returning Officer and Chief Executive Officer Jane Lovell welcomed and congratulated Mr Billing on…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the significant commitment to agriculture in this year’s Federal Budget and says the Victorian Government must continue to support local farmers as attention turns to the upcoming State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on consumers to support local flower growers and ask where their flowers come from this Mother’s Day. Amidst a turbulent past year for the local flower industry, with COVID-19 related wedding cancellations and…
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today has announced an election for the role of UDV Vice-President. The nominees for the role are Corangamite dairy farmer, Mr Ian Morris and Colac dairy farmer, Mr Mark Billing. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) CEO…
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is inviting young dairy people (aged 18 to 35) to join the first ‘Victorian Dairy and Agricultural Study Tour’ funded by Gardiner Dairy Foundation. “This is a rare opportunity for emerging dairy leaders to gain…
The 2021 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference is back for the first time since 2019 and is set to highlight the challenges, issues and opportunities facing the Victorian dairy industry. UDV President Paul Mumford said the event will provide…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today held its 2020-21 Annual General Meeting online, attended by members from across Victoria. VFF President Emma Germano said the AGM was an opportunity for members to hear from the organisation about how it managed…