Media Releases
Protections against farm trespass and theft strengthened by Federal Government
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) congratulates the Morrison-McCormack Government for introducing a Bill in the first sitting week that will strengthen protections for Australian farmers against trespass, theft and other property offences. “I commend the Federal Government for prioritising the…
Livestock industries tackle key issues at Annual Meeting
Members of the cattle, sheep, wool and goat industries will gather at the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group Annual Meeting to discuss the key challenges facing livestock producers. “Our industry is under increasing scrutiny and many livestock farmers are…
Moratorium on irrigation developments required in the Mallee
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia Governments, in coordination with the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA), to impose a moratorium on new irrigation developments in the Mallee pending a review…
Animal cruelty is never acceptable
Recent media reports and footage showing animal cruelty on a poultry farm have been strongly condemned by the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). “The Victorian Farmers Federation and its members are shocked and appalled by the footage showing contractors abusing animals…
New safety campaign exposes painful reality of quad bike accidents
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) supports the Victorian Government and WorkSafe Victoria safety campaign launched this week to promote safer quad bike use. “The real-life stories shared in the new safety campaign are deeply uncomfortable and painful to hear,” said…
Farmers welcome ‘essential services’ but question how they’ll grow
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed today’s Victorian Budget 2019-20, noting some positive commitments but a number of glaring funding gaps for agriculture. “We are pleased to see significant resourcing for essential areas such as biosecurity and fit-for-purpose roads,…
Tools launched to help farmers negotiate with mining explorers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today welcomes the trial of new voluntary land access tools to help landholders negotiate land access with mining explorers. “Farming and mining are both vital for the Victorian economy and rural employment. However, it’s critical…
Tracked tractors get moving on Victorian roads
Farmers will now be able to move tracked tractors on Victorian roads due to regulatory change as a result of Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) lobbying. “It is critical for Victoria to have common sense agricultural machinery regulation which removes the…
Dairy farmers unanimous in response to animal activists
The threat of animal activists and how the dairy industry should respond was passionately debated today at the 2019 United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Conference at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). “Animal activists disrupt legal businesses, risk animal health by…
UDV President sets challenge to dairy industry
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) President Mr Paul Mumford opened the 2019 UDV Annual Meeting and Conference today with a speech that called on dairy processors, retailers, Government, industry bodies, and farmers to rise to the challenge of a changing…
A changing climate – dairy will rise to the challenge
The Melbourne Cricket Ground will light up next week when dairy farmers, industry and government come together to tackle the sector’s changing environmental, social and regulatory climate at the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) Annual Conference. “Dairy farmers continue to…
VFF welcomes inquiry into farm trespass laws
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes bipartisan support from the Coalition and Labor for the successful motion in Parliament yesterday for an inquiry into the effectiveness of legislation to prevent trespass and harassment on farms and other supply chain businesses.…