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VFF welcomes move, but piece of the puzzle still missing
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) cautiously supports the Victorian Government’s commitment to the on-dock rail project. “The VFF is supportive of projects that move freight from road to rail; this provides efficiencies in delivering product to market ensuring Victorian producers…
VFF responds to bushfires to help impacted farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by bushfires in Gippsland and the Upper Murray. VFF President David Jochinke said work is underway to get fodder to livestock immediately and throughout the recovery stage. “It…
UDV welcomes finalisation of the Dairy Code
The United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV) today welcomes the finalisation of the dairy Mandatory Code of Conduct with a range of measures introduced to improve transparency and set minimum standards of conduct in milk supply agreements. Federal Agricultural Minister,…
VFF welcomes review into Broken System
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to qualify stock and domestic water on the Broken System and initiate a review into its future management. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said “farmers on the Broken…
Webster out of touch with horticulturalists
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Vice President Emma Germano has described Member for Mallee, Dr Anne Webster’s comments surrounding the Regional Agricultural Migration Program (RAMP) as out of touch. Dr Webster’s persistent pursuit of the RAMP initiative demonstrates that she is…
VFF welcomes Basin Plan action
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed decisions made at the Ministerial Council meeting in Brisbane yesterday. VFF Water Council Chairman Richard Anderson said Victorian farmers will be pleased to see the states agreeing to address deliverability issues in the…
Farm machinery improvement grant applications open
Drought affected farmers and contractors in the Millewa district will be able to upgrade or repair machinery or equipment thanks to new funding announced today by the Victorian Government. The new Farm Machinery Improvement Grants Program will provide grants of…
Time for action on Basin Plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Commonwealth Government to finally acknowledge the problems with the Murray Darling Basin Plan and work with the states for solutions at the upcoming Ministerial Council meeting on 17 December. VFF Water…
VFF welcomes biosecurity funding
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the additional $66.6 million to further assist in the protection of the Australian pork industry from threat of African Swine Fever. “This time of year is important for the Australian pork industry, consumers…
Leadership, consistency and certainty needed to fix the Basin Plan
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is opposing moves that would see the Murray Darling Basin Interim Inspector General provided with expanded powers to examine water sharing arrangements between the States. VFF Water Council Chair Richard Anderson said changing the way…
VFF urges industry to complete telehandler survey
The VFF Grains Group is urging farmers to complete a survey on telehandlers use in agriculture. The VFF Grains Group has worked with Worksafe and the Telescopic Handlers Association of Australia to develop the survey to inform future licensing requirements.…
Our plan to fix the Murray Darling Basin
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has launched its 10 point plan to help restore the balance between irrigated agriculture and the environment in the Murray Darling Basin. VFF President David Jochinke said the Murray Darling Basin Plan is hurting farmers…