Media Releases
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…
Aussie Farms charity status rightly revoked
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) are pleased to hear that the extreme animal activism group Aussie Farms have had their charity status revoked by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). “We absolutely welcome…
Urgent action needed on port infrastructure charges
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Grains Group is calling on the Victorian Government to address skyrocketing port infrastructure charges at the Port of Melbourne by extending the Essential Services Commission’s current oversight of port rents to include port access and…
Farmers call for stop to rural rates inequity
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today called for a total overhaul of council rates and the way local government is funded at a public hearing in Melbourne. In the VFF’s submission to the Local Government Rating Systems Review, Victoria’s peak…
VFF calls for Ag Visa to legalise workers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Vice President Emma Germano has highlighted the extent of the labour challenges in the horticultural industry on the Channel 10 program The Project this evening. Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlined the Government’s commitment to an…
Heavy-handed approach does nothing to protect farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is deeply concerned about the flawed Industrial Manslaughter legislation that has been introduced into Parliament today, which will have a disproportional and cruel impact on family farms and businesses. “Family farms are unique businesses because…
The Victorian Farmers Federation celebrates four decades
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), founded in 1979, today announced plans for its 40 th birthday celebration to be held next month. “On Thursday 21 November, on National Ag Day, we will gather at the Melbourne Museum for a gala…
Final rating review public forums held in Melbourne
Farmers are being encouraged to attend the last public hearings for the Local Government Rating System Review being held in Melbourne next week to make their voices heard on Victoria’s rating strategy. On Tuesday 22 October the second last hearing…