Media Releases
VFF Disaster Relief Fund doubles impact with BlazeAid partnership
The Victorian Farmers Federation Disaster Relief Fund has collected donations reaching over $80,000. In a new partnership, BlazeAid will be matching the Victorian Farmers Federation dollar-for-dollar to fund critical fence repairs in Victoria’s fire affected south west. Victorian Farmers Federation…
Proposed Labor Hire Licensing Bill will do little to protect workers
The proposed Labour Hire Licensing Bill will do little to improve conditions for workers in the horticultural industry. There is a chronic lack of enforcement of existing employee protection laws that is allowing unscrupulous employers to exploit workers. “Victoria does…
Farmers’ Fund closing May 31
The sixth round of Farmers’ Fund applications will close May 31, and will deliver grants of up to $10,000 to dairy farmers. The Fund is open to all dairy farmers located in the southern milk pool, however priority will be…
Victoria’s chicken meat industry given welcome funding roost
Victria’s peak farm lobby today welcomed the State Government’s $80,000 investment in the chicken meat industry’s “Chicken Care” program. VFF’s Chicken Care Program, has a track record in assisting growers improve environmental and amenity outcomes on farms, and respond to…
Coles backs VFF’s HenCare QA program
Egg cartons are about to hit Coles’ supermarket shelves under the Victorian Farmers Federation’s new HenCare logo. “The HenCare logo tells consumers they are buying eggs from producers who not only comply with current food safety legislation, but are also…