Media Releases
Basin plan destroys wealth of rural communities
Victorian irrigators would be about one billion dollars richer if they sold their water to the Commonwealth today rather than in 2008. The Victorian Farmers Federation has compared the price the Commonwealth Government paid for water in 2008 as part…
Look Over the Farm Gate grants open for drought affected farmers
Look Over the Farm Gate grants have opened for farmers and communities facing drought and dry conditions across central and eastern Gippsland and northern Victoria. Community groups in drought affected communities have already begun to apply online for grants of…
A statement from UDV President Adam Jenkins
After much deliberation, I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of my decision to stand down as President of the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) in December. This decision comes with mixed emotions and was not made…
Farmers welcome PM’s announcement to expand the Pacific Labour Scheme
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement to progressively roll out the Pacific Labour Scheme across all Pacific Island Countries. The current cap of 2,000 places under the scheme will be lifted which will help address the…
Farmer input needed to get code right
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria is encouraging all dairy farmers to have input on what a mandatory code of conduct could mean for them and their industry. Last week Federal Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud announced details of stakeholder consultations…
VFF candidate forums to hit Shepparton and Ovens Valley
State election candidates will be asked how they intend to Deliver for Agriculture during two additional VFF forums to be held in the electorates of Shepparton and Ovens Valley this week. The events in Shepparton and Wangaratta tonight and tomorrow…
Final round Farmer’s Fund grants allocated
The Victorian Farmers Federation has today announced the allocation of more than $440,000 in grants for dairy farmer-led projects as part of the final round of the Farmers’ Fund partnership. The Farmers’ Fund Panel sat earlier this week to assess…
Rates announcement welcome but all parties must still deliver for agriculture
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Liberal Nationals announcement today that it will prioritise an independent inquiry into farm rates in Victoria if the Coalition wins government at the upcoming state election. “The Coalition’s announcement of an inquiry into…
Farmers to question candidates at VFF election forums
Farmers and community members in key rural and regional electorates will have the opportunity to question local candidates on how they plan to deliver for agriculture during three VFF candidate forums to be held this week. The events in Bass…
Will the Commonwealth finally listen to community concerns?
The Commonwealth is steaming ahead to recover an additional 450 gigalitres of water as part of the Basin Plan despite overwhelming concerns shared at meetings held in Victoria this week. The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources held public consultations…
Victorian farmers welcome long-term committment
The Victorian Farmers Federation today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcements on drought funding and initiatives to underpin long-term preparedness. The Prime Minister today announced a number of drought measures including the establishment of a $5 billion Future Drought Fund, commencing…
Expanded drought relief welcome
The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement today of $25 million in expanded relief arrangements for farmers dealing with drought in parts of the state. VFF President David Jochinke in welcoming the expanded relief arrangements also called…