The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Commonwealth Government to finally acknowledge the problems with the Murray Darling Basin Plan and work with the states for solutions at the upcoming Ministerial Council meeting on 17 December. VFF Water…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is opposing moves that would see the Murray Darling Basin Interim Inspector General provided with expanded powers to examine water sharing arrangements between the States. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said changing the way…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched its 10 point plan to help restore the balance between irrigated agriculture and the environment in the Murray Darling Basin. VFF President David Jochinke said the Murray Darling Basin Plan is hurting farmers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that tagged water accounts will be subject to the Inter-Valley Trade (IVT) rules from 12 December. Last week the VFF called on Minister for Water Lisa Neville to announce…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to announce the closing date for tagged water trades from the Goulburn to the Murray system. It comes on the back of Water Minister Lisa Neville’s announcement of an…
The release of the Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council Communiqué three days after the meeting took place shows a high level of disagreement between the Basin States and Commonwealth Governments. “It is highly unusual for a communiqué to take so…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) refute claims made by the Federal Minister for Water David Littleproud yesterday that the Basin Plan has provided security for the dairy industry. “The Minister’s comments are a complete…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for real action on four key issues when the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council meets in Canberra this Sunday 4 August. “To secure the health of Murray Darling Basin and the viability of irrigators…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today applauds Minister for Water Lisa Neville for prioritising the protection of the Murray River and existing irrigators by limiting new water licences in the lower Murray region. “This is fantastic news for farmers and…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is hosting irrigator workshops with independent water consultancy Aither for farmers in Mildura, Kerang, Echuca, Tatura, Numurkah, and Benalla throughout July. “The combination of drought and increasing irrigation demand is putting a lot of pressure…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia Governments, in coordination with the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), to impose a moratorium on new irrigation developments in the Mallee pending a review…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for bipartisan support of a judicial review of all water buybacks from 2008 onwards. “Water buybacks have a disastrous impact on rural communities and threaten the viability of agricultural businesses. Buybacks take water…