Media Releases
Council rates top of the agenda for 40th Annual VFF Grains Conference
Minister for Local Government Adem Somyurek will open the 40th Annual VFF Grains Group Conference in Geelong on Monday 25 February with a discussion of the Victorian rating strategy. “Victorian farmers were shocked to receive increased rates bills of up…
VFF shocked at reactionary Federal Labor
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is today calling for all parliamentarians to vote against a proposed private members bill, to be introduced by Labor, to remove the 1500 GL cap on purchasing water to fulfil the obligations of the Murry-Darling…
VFF calls for increased biosecurity investment and penalties
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is today calling for increased investment in biosecurity monitoring at our borders and harsher penalties for those caught with prohibited animal and plant products. This follows the recent detection of African swine fever and Foot…
A win for farmers as VicRoads expands road train network
After months of lobbying from the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), VicRoads has announced the extension of the Victorian road train network. “The VFF, with our members, have been calling out for measures to make it easier for hay and fodder…
VFF Members to meet their Vice-President candidates at forums in Horsham and Sale
VFF Members will have two opportunities to meet their Vice-President candidates, Ms Emma Germano and Ms Gemma Monk, at forums in Horsham and Sale. The forums will kick off with a brief introduction from each of the candidates, followed by…
Horticulture growers to be surveyed on labour challenges
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Horticulture Group will be visiting the Sunraysia irrigation district next week to survey growers on labour challenges in Australia’s horticulture industry. “Despite years of lobbying, there have been no meaningful improvements to the labour challenges…
Efficient roads needed for the future of Victorian agriculture
The VFF is calling on the Victorian and Federal Governments to work together to complete works on the Western Highway, to add a dual lane, separated carriageway. “It is essential that the two tiers of government work together to finish…
Mandatory Code consultation expanded in Victoria
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has today announced three forums in Victoria for round two of the Mandatory Code of Conduct consultation process, following strong advocacy by Victorian dairy farmers. In round two of consultation, farmers can provide…
Promises made, time to Deliver for Agriculture
The Victorian Farmers Federation congratulates the Andrews Government on its re-election, particularly newly appointed Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries who will sit in Parliament for the first time today. “Throughout our election campaign, the Victorian Farmers Federation made it clear to…
Basin Plan Progress but more to do
Common sense has prevailed today at the Murray Darling Ministerial Council with all State and Commonwealth Water Ministers agreeing to socio-economic criteria that properly determines whether water recovery projects have a neutral or positive affect on regional communities. “We’ve been…
Risks to water delivery growing
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) calls on the Murray-Darling Ministerial Council to urgently undertake a review of water deliveries to ensure irrigators will not be restricted during critical peak summer demand. The VFF believes the risk that water will not…
Commonwealth loves Victorian water, but not Victorian irrigators
Analysis by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has found that Victorian water secured by the Commonwealth through water buyback over the last six years for the Basin Plan is making the largest contribution to the environment. “We have long believed…