Media Releases
State Budget delivers wins for Victorian farmers, but work still to be done
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s State Budget represents a mixed-bag for Victorian agriculture with a number of big-ticket items supported and others left in the lurch. VFF President David Jochinke said farmers and regional Victoria are big winners…
VFF encourages faster grain payments to reduce grower risk
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging members to do their due diligence on grain buyers to minimise the potential for non-payment. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said it’s important farmers minimise the risks of non-payment for produce. “The…
VFF welcomes investment to help foster next generation of farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s $50m dollar investment into improving facilities, teaching and access to courses at regional agricultural colleges and training providers and says the move will help attract the next generation to careers in…
Half-baked Murray Basin Rail Project hurting Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s latest proposal for additional works on the state’s outdated regional freight rail infrastructure must also include the Murray Basin Rail Project as it was originally planned to help alleviate the pressures…
Farmers call for better consultation on camping regulations
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to consult broadly in the development of the regulations to govern camping on licensed water frontage. The VFF is extremely disappointed at the passage of the Parks and Crown…
Broken promises with 450 GL on-farm projects
The Victorian Farmers Federation is calling for a stop to on-farm water acquisition to meet the 450GL up water target in addition to the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said he was disappointed the Commonwealth…
VFF calls on Parliament to block harmful camping legislation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging Victoria’s Legislative Council to block the harmful legislative proposal to remove the existing prohibition on camping on licensed water frontages. VFF President David Jochinke said the proposal was an ill-conceived election promise that…
VFF calls for backing to keep local refining capacity
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to provide financial support to protect the state’s domestic refining capacity in the wake of COVID-19 related lower fuel demands placing pressure on domestic refineries. VFF Grains Group President…
2020 VFF election nominees announced
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the nominees for positions contested in the 2020 VFF elections. VFF CEO and Returning Officer Stephen Sheridan said “VFF are pleased with the level of interest among our membership to take on…
Where to now for derailed Murray Basin Rail Project?
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is extremely disappointed with the Victorian Government’s revised business case for the Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP) and is calling for the entire business case to be released to enable farmers and industry to fully…
VFF election nominations close this Thursday 22 October
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging all interested candidates for positions open in the 2020 VFF elections to submit their nominations before close of business this Thursday 22 October. VFF Returning Officer and CEO Stephen Sheridan said nominations have…
VFF calls for South Australia to implement National Ag Code
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today sent a letter to the Premier of South Australia Steven Marshall, urging the South Australian Government to implement the National Agriculture Workers’ Code immediately to ensure the movement of agricultural product and people…