Media Releases
VFF calls for tougher trespass penalties at Parliamentary hearing
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President David Jochinke presented today at the Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights Activism to ask for farm trespass penalties to be strengthened to $220,000 for individuals and $400,000 for organisations, and $1,000 on-the-spot…
VFF slams sensationalist glyphosate reporting
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has slammed the sensationalist and misleading reporting on 60 Minutes about glyphosate. “The reporting seen last night on 60 minutes was sensationalist and misleading,” said Mr David Jochinke, VFF President. “The reporter asks interviewees if…
Victorian drought road train network extended
As a result of Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) lobbying, VicRoads has announced the extension of the Victorian drought road train network to include Calder Highway, just in time for harvest. “The VFF and our members have been calling out for…
Last chance for farmers to claim $1,200 quad bike safety rebate
Farmers have less than a month to claim a $1,200 rebate for two quad bike operator protection devices (OPDs) or a safer alternative farm vehicle before the Quad Bike Safety Rebate Scheme closes on 30 June 2020. “Quad bikes are…
A sea of 150,000 tulips line the Yarra River on the first day of spring
Over 150,000 tulips will line the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River this Sunday as part of a large-scale installation by sustainable designer and eco-warrior Joost Bakker. Largely known for lining Hosier Lane last year with a sea of tulips that…
Six hospital visits a day from quad bike accidents
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is imploring farmers to use extreme care when using quad bikes, install an operator protection device (OPD) and consider alternative, safer farm vehicles. “The ACCC found that quad bikes cause an average of six emergency…
Meeting with Minister to address extreme drought conditions
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the ongoing discussions surrounding the creation of a National Drought Strategy but insists farmers currently enduring drought are not sufficiently supported. “As climate variability increases, building drought resilience as a part of a national…
Disagreement on Basin Plan disappoints
The release of the Murray Darling Basin Ministerial Council Communiqué three days after the meeting took place shows a high level of disagreement between the Basin States and Commonwealth Governments. “It is highly unusual for a communiqué to take so…
ACCC Dairy Committee must protect all dairy farmers
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) today welcomes the new ACCC Dairy Consultative Committee and says the Committee must be given the power to consider all claims relating to breaches of the mandatory code of conduct. “For this Committee to…
Basin Plan does not provide security for dairy farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) refute claims made by the Federal Minister for Water David Littleproud yesterday that the Basin Plan has provided security for the dairy industry. “The Minister’s comments are a complete…
Time for action at Water Ministerial Council
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for real action on four key issues when the Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Council meets in Canberra this Sunday 4 August. “To secure the health of Murray Darling Basin and the viability of irrigators…
NUW worker survey findings: unfortunately nothing new
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has long been calling for a meaningful solution to the labour woes in the Horticulture industry. “We have called for an Agricultural Visa, an amnesty or visa status resolution for undocumented workers who are at…