Media Releases
VFF calls for riverfront camping registration system
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today delivered it’s submission to the Victorian Government’s proposed Regulated Watercourse Land Regulations. VFF President Emma Germano said forming a major part of the submission was the need for the introduction of a registration…
A new era for VFF Water
Today the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) announced the appointment of Andrew Leahy as the new VFF Water Council Chair replacing Richard Anderson. VFF Policy Council Chair and President Emma Germano congratulated Andrew and thanked Richard for his tireless efforts in…
Farmers say no to Glenelg Shire rate grab
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is opposing Glenelg Shire Council’s plan to reduce its primary producer rebate resulting in local farmers paying thousands of dollars more in rates. VFF President Emma Germano warned the plan would see local farmers being…
VFF hits the brakes on proposed truck registration increase
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Austroads’ unrealistic proposal to dramatically increase heavy vehicle registrations for older vehicles will hurt farmers and small businesses and is strongly urging the Victorian Government not to adopt the recommendation. VFF President Emma Germano…
2021 UDV Conference returns bigger than ever
The 2021 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference is back for the first time since 2019 and is set to highlight the challenges, issues and opportunities facing the Victorian dairy industry. UDV President Paul Mumford said the event will provide…
VFF warns councils against farm rates shock
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging rural and regional local government councils to avoid inequitable rate increases for farmers in the face of record farmland sales across the state. VFF President Emma Germano said farmers are increasingly becoming concerned…
Landholder concerns largely ignored in licensed water frontage regulations
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is disappointed the genuine concerns of landholders and the farming community have been largely ignored in proposed regulations to govern camping on licensed water frontage. VFF President Emma Germano said it’s unacceptable that the Victorian…
VFF reveals framework for region-led economic recovery
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has provided the framework needed to grow Victorian agriculture and fast-track our state’s economic rebound from the impacts of COVID-19 ahead of the May State Budget. VFF President Emma Germano said the Victorian Government must…
VFF supports powerful Worksafe Victoria farm safety campaign
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) supports the launch of WorkSafe Victoria’s advertising campaign, ‘It’s never you, until it is’. The powerful advertisements are intended to influence the mindsets of the farming community. VFF CEO Jane Lovell said, “Although graphic and…
VFF holds 2020-21 Annual General Meeting
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today held its 2020-21 Annual General Meeting online, attended by members from across Victoria. VFF President Emma Germano said the AGM was an opportunity for members to hear from the organisation about how it managed…
On-farm water recovery continues despite Minister’s promises
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for the Commonwealth Minister for Water Resources to keep his word and stop on-farm water acquisition to meet the 450GL up-water target in addition to the Murray Darling Basin Plan. VFF Water Council…
Near record Victorian grain harvest puts pressure on regional roads and rail
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says more funding is needed to ensure Victoria’s crumbling regional road and rail freight infrastructure can cope with future increased freight as this season’s bumper grain harvest highlights the network’s shortfalls. VFF Grains Group President…