Media Releases
VFF launches grants for bushfire impacted farmers
Farmers impacted by this summers’ bushfires will have access to $3,000 grants launched by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). VFF President David Jochinke said the roll-out of the grants will follow the wind-up of the Fodder Drive as VFF has…
VFF still supporting Bushfire affected farmers
The spirit of mateship and camaraderie among our farmers and the Victorian community was palpable during Victoria’s bushfire crisis. VFF President David Jochinke said the Fodder Drive was a team effort that stretched the length and breadth of Victoria. “We…
Victorian agriculture and agribusinesses to remain open
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s confirmation that stage one restrictions do not apply to Victorian agriculture and agribusiness, and the continued support for the sector from Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes. VFF President David Jochinke said…
Socio Economic Report Fails to Deliver Certainty
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is critical of the recently released draft Socio-Economic Report into the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said whilst the report acknowledged the severe social and economic hardship faced by rural…
“Calm your farm people” says the VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) leadership and representatives in horticulture, livestock, dairy, grains, chicken, egg and pork industries want to reassure Victorians that we will not run out of food. VFF President David Jochinke urged Victorians not to panic about…
Auditor General finds Murray Basin Rail Project over time and over budget
Today’s Auditor General’s assessment of the Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP) has revealed that it is three years behind schedule and 87 per cent of allocated funds have been exhausted, without a completion date in sight. VFF President David Jochinke…
Data shows that Australian Government stimulus package is on the money
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the $17.6 billion stimulus package that will help bolster the state’s agricultural industries. VFF President David Jochinke said support will be needed for Victoria’s agricultural sector which contributes…
Southern Basin cannot wear the pain of the Basin Plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is shocked and alarmed that Mick Keelty, Interim Inspector General Murray-Darling has failed to react to the recent decisions of the Queensland and New South Wales Government to allow recent flood waters in the Northern…
VFF thankful for HW Greenham & Sons fire recovery donation
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been the grateful recipient of a $250,000 donation to the Disaster Relief Fund which is a targeted fund assisting the recovery of farmers who have been decimated by the recent bushfires. “The VFF thanks…
VFF showcasing the future in broadacre cropping
The VFF Grains Group’s Annual Conference is this year being held at the Rich River Golf Club in Moama on 23rd and 24th February. The conference theme for 2020 is Future Innovation in Broadacre Cropping. “The conference will showcase new…
Bushfire response progressing from emergency to recovery
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been overwhelmed with the generosity of the rural and regional community over the course of the emergency response to the fires in East Gippsland and Upper Murray regions. “It is during times of hardship…
Inquiry into animal activism presents a mixed bag
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has mixed views on the 15 recommendations included in the Inquiry into the impact of animal rights activism on Victorian agriculture final report tabled by the Economy and Infrastructure Committee in the Legislative Council on…