Media Releases
Road funding cuts not the answer
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is seeking a commitment from the Federal Government that any potential cuts to the fuel excise will not impact road funding. VFF President Emma Germano said there needs to be an assurance that the potential…
VFF welcomes on-the-spot fines legislation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed the passage of legislation to introduce on-the-spot-fines to better protect farmers from the illegal activities of animal activists. VFF President Emma Germano said that three years after the Inquiry into the Impact…
Strengthen fuel security now says VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to global volatility and uncertainty. Russia is the world’s second largest exporter of crude oil and their invasion of…
Extra water savings go to Northern Victoria irrigators
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says it is pleased to have been involved in discussions with Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville who has announced irrigators will receive their share of an additional 2 GL of water recovered from the Connections…
VFF holds 2020-21 Annual General Meeting
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today held its 2020-21 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 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…
Port efficiency all at sea says VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent government action to strengthen port regulation and improve Australia’s port efficiency with the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into Australia’s Maritime Logistics Systems underway. VFF Infrastructure and Transport Chair Ryan Milgate said the…
Farmers gutted by Agriculture Victoria job cuts
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says reports that 145 jobs will be cut from Agriculture Victoria makes it harder for farmers to meet community expectations. VFF President Emma Germano said the decision is a backwards step for Agriculture in Victoria.…
56,000 RATS for Victorian farmers
More than 56,000 Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) are on the way to Victorian farmers as part of a joint initiative by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), Food and Fibre Gippsland and Fruit Growers Victoria to minimise the disruption to essential…
VFF launches new safety website
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Emma today announced, “It is my great pleasure to welcome the website launch to complement the Making Our Farms Safer project.” “Keeping ourselves, our family members, and employees safe on our farms is of the…
VFF Grains Elections Announcement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce the outcome of the VFF Grains Council elections with two experienced Councilors returning to their positions for Northern Mallee and Wimmera regions. VFF Returning Officer Jane Lovell said it was pleasing…
Urgent change needed to ease supply chain pressures
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says both the Federal and Victorian Governments must fast-track the supply of rapid antigen tests (RAT) and ease isolation requirements for our essential supply chain workforce. VFF President Emma Germano said the enormous rise of…
VFF Grains Council Elections
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Grains Group is encouraging those interested to nominate for the 2022 Grains Council Elections. VFF Returning Officer Jane Lovell said the Council was seeking nominations for five regions throughout Victoria. “We are encouraging grains producers…