Media Releases
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…
VFF welcomes rate relief decision
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the decision by the State Government and the municipalities of Wellington, East Gippsland and Mildura to support drought stricken farming businesses. VFF President David Jochinke said the decision was an important win for farmers…
VFF welcomes new Inter-Valley Trade rules
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement that tagged water accounts will be subject to the Inter-Valley Trade (IVT) rules from 12 December. Last week the VFF called on Minister for Water Lisa Neville to announce…
Disappointment over workplace manslaughter legislation
The Victorian Farmers Federation is disappointed with the passing of the State Government’s workplace manslaughter legislation without amendment last night. Ms Germano said “Workplace safety is a priority for every farming business; however the legislation that has passed through the…
Time for Transparency on Inter Valley Water Trades
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to announce the closing date for tagged water trades from the Goulburn to the Murray system. It comes on the back of Water Minister Lisa Neville’s announcement of an…
Victoria’s peak farmer body turns 40 tomorrow!
Tomorrow, on National Ag Day, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) will celebrate its 40th Birthday with members and key stakeholders from industry, government and media at the Melbourne Museum. “This significant milestone in farmer advocacy is an opportunity to reflect…