Media Releases
Pitt recognises need for change
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today welcomed Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt’s action on key VFF Basin Plan priorities. VFF President David Jochinke said he was pleased the Minister has committed to no more buybacks but that commitment needs…
Common sense prevails for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the adoption of the National Agriculture Worker Code by Victoria and our neighbouring states South Australia and New South Wales. VFF President David Jochinke said the adoption is a huge win for farming groups…
Victoria’s spring lamb processing reaches critical junction
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group is warning Victoria’s spring lamb processing is at a critical crossroad and is calling for the Victorian Government to ease processor workforce restrictions as part of this Sunday’s COVID-19 recovery roadmap. VFF Livestock…
Listening to farmers the key to solving state border confusion
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) recognises today’s partial relaxation of border restrictions by the New South Wales Government as a step in the right direction, but expects the upcoming National Agriculture Worker Code to address many of the issues Victorian…
VFF welcomes NSW/SA border restriction changes
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the partial relaxation of border restrictions announced today by both the New South Wales and South Australian Governments, but warns that Victorian farmers will continue to experience problems with the movement of people and…
Build it and the trains will come
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said data revealed yesterday on the heavy use of the reinstated Rainbow-Dimboola rail line proves the case for further investment in the Murray Basin Rail Project. Heavy use of the…
VFF welcomes NSW – Victoria border announcement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the announcement of the farmer permit which we called for last week to ensure the movement of people and products into parts of New South Wales. The VFF and Australia’s farming groups have been…
VFF Grains Group Annual Pre-harvest Roadshow goes digital
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Grains Group Annual Pre-harvest Roadshow will be held online this year to comply with current COVID-19 restrictions. VFF Grains Group President Ashley Fraser said despite these events taking place online due to the challenges faced…
Murray Basin Rail Project secrecy must end
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the secrecy surrounding the Murray Basin Rail Project’s (MBRP) revised business plan must end, and is calling for both the Federal and Victorian Governments to release the details now. VFF President David Jochinke said…
Farmers continue to feed Victoria
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) held emergency talks today to implement necessary steps to protect agriculture and the state’s food supply chain from the impact of Victoria’s coronavirus crisis. VFF President David Jochinke said the agricultural industry is one of…
VFF to expand its farmer health and safety resources
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce an expansion in its workplace health and safety services as the recipient of the $3 million dollar ‘Making our Farms Safer’ grant from the Victorian Government. The initiative aims to improve…
VFF calls for best pain relief product awareness
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is holding a free webinar for all livestock farmers to inform them of the options available for livestock pain relief and says producers need to consider the best fit for their operation to achieve the…