Media Releases
Farmers call for riverside camping halt over biosecurity fears
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has written to the Victorian Minister Lily D ‘Ambrosio, Minister for Environment and Climate Action calling for an immediate suspension of the rules that allow camping on riverside farmland due to the biosecurity risks posed…
New safety campaign targets farming families
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Making our Farms Safer Project (MOFS) is aiming to boost public awareness and highlight the on-farm risks for children through a new safety campaign. VFF President Emma Germano said the launch of the ‘Making Our…
Milk-price boost a welcome move for farmers
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 share traveller tips to help keep Foot and Mouth out of Australia
Victorian farmers are encouraging international travellers to enact simple preventative measures to help keep the potentially devastating Foot and Mouth (FMD) livestock disease out of Australia. Victorian Farmers Federation President Emma Germano said that news of the disease reaching the…
Calling all Victorian livestock farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Stock Sense Project is seeking expressions of interest from Victorian livestock producers to join the Stock Sense Network Group to help increase engagement in animal health, welfare and biosecurity. VFF Livestock President Steve Harrison said…
Farmers speak up for a fair go for regional Victoria
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched its state election platform ahead of this year’s poll in November. Speaking at the VFF’s Grains and Livestock Conference at Ballarat yesterday, VFF President Emma Germano said she was proud to present a…
VFF welcomes ACCC chicken meat processor crackdown
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) crackdown on chicken meat processers and any potential unfair contract terms in the industry. VFF Chicken Meat President Colin Peel said he hoped the move would result…
VFF Water Workshops set for Victoria’s north
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is hosting a series of irrigator workshops in Echuca, Tatura, Numurkah and Mildura throughout June. Northern Victorian Water Resource Manager, Dr Mark Bailey and Aither Director, Chris Olszak will provide fan informative session on the…
VFF UDV Election Wannon Region Announcement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce the outcome of the VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Wannon Region 10 election. VFF Delegated and Acting Returning Officer Robert Taylor congratulated Bruce Knowles who has been returned as VFF…
2022 VFF Grains and Livestock Conference returns
The 2022 Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Grains and Livestock Conference is back after years of COVID-19 forced delays and is set to tackle the big challenges, issues and opportunities facing both the Victorian grains and livestock industries. VFF Grains President…
Farmers left out of State’s pandemic repair plan
Farmers have been left out of the Victorian Government’s pandemic repair plan in today’s Victorian State Budget handed down by Treasurer Tim Pallas. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma Germano said the Treasurer’s speech failed to mention agriculture as one…
Federal Labor Ag Visa plan misses the mark
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Federal Labor’s Agriculture Visa proposal will do nothing to fill the critical workforce gaps and ignores more than 12 months of consultation between the industry and decision makers. Federal Labor recently announced plans to…