Media Releases
Animal health, welfare and biosecurity on the Stock Sense agenda
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to launch our new Stock Sense Project which aims to help improve animal health and welfare and on-farm biosecurity in Victoria’s livestock industry. VFF Stock Sense is open to all Victorian livestock farmers…
Industry groups want urgent vaccine mandate clarification
Leading agriculture advocacy groups including the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), AUSVEG VIC, Fruit Growers Victoria, Food & Fibre Gippsland, GrainGrowers, Citrus Australia, Melons Australia and Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria are calling on the Victorian Government to urgently clarify the…
Win a free quad bike operator protection device
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making Our Farms Safer (VFF MOFS) is givingaway 20 sets of quad bike operator protection devices and helmets to supportVictorian farmers. This giveaway is open to all Victorian farmers and is valued at$900 each. To apply:…
VFF requests urgent support for agricultural freight workers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is requesting urgent support for agricultural freight workers to comply with COVID-19 interstate border crossing requirements in the lead up to harvest. With limited access to freight-friendly testing and vaccination sites in regional Victoria, the…
Nominations open for new VFF Committees
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to open nominations for its newly formed policy committees; Farming Systems, Infrastructure and Transport, and Workforce and Social Infrastructure. VFF Returning Officer, Jane Lovell said that the new committees had been formed to…
Victorian egg farmers rally for those most in need
Victorian egg farmers have begun donating pallets of local eggs to help feed thousands of in need Victorians as part of Foodbank Victoria’s ongoing efforts to distribute much needed emergency food relief associated with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Seasonal worker extension welcomed
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s extension of the Seasonal Worker Programme and Pacific Labour Scheme and says it’s a small step towards filling the more than 24,000 workers needed for the upcoming peak season. VFF President…
Buyer demand for sustainable malting barley grows
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says barley growers need to be aware of their obligations when selling ISCC certified sustainable malting barley as demand increases from buyers. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said there are a number of important…
Farmers to bear the costs of camping decision
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has said today that the disrespect continues as farmers are shut out of the camping site assessment process and will ultimately pay the price as a result. VFF President Emma Germano said that while farmers…
Wimmera road train announcement a game changer for farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says after years of lobbying, the establishment of a permitted road train network on key arterial roads throughout the Wimmera is a huge win for farmers. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said the establishment…
Floodplain harvesting a risk for Victorian irrigators
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has outlined the risk for Victorian irrigators arising fromfloodplain harvesting in the NSW Northern Murray Darling Basin. In a submission to the NSW Parliament’ Legislative Council Select Committee on FloodplainHarvesting, VFF Water Council Chair Andrew…
Prolonged farm labour gaps is no ‘fantasy’
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says decision makers need to stop passing the buck on their responsibilities for quarantining overseas seasonal workers and offer real solutions to fill the projected 24,000 vacant positions on farms across Australia in coming months.…