Media Releases
Mandatory Code won’t deliver all that is needed for a bright future
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) notes today’s announcement by Minister Littleproud regarding the advancement of a dairy Mandatory Code of Conduct. “This has come about due to the unacceptable events of 2016 led by two major processors,” said Mr…
Labour survey for horticulture growers continues
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Horticulture Group will be visiting the Sunraysia irrigation district again next week to survey more growers on labour challenges in Victoria’s horticulture industry. “The crackdown by Australian Border Force last week in Sunraysia clearly demonstrates…
Indonesian trade agreement a win for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today celebrates the signing of the long-awaited Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Jakarta. “This is a significant win for Victorian farmers and it will deliver real results for farmers across a wide range of…
Solar energy guidelines must value food and fibre
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today submitted a response to the Victorian Government’s Draft Solar Energy Facilities Guidelines calling for protection of valuable agricultural land. “Agriculture is one of the most valuable uses of our limited land resources, and…
Immigration hits Sunraysia region with force – where’s the visa?
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has been made aware of a crackdown by Australian Border Force in the Sunraysia region over the past week, seeking to identify illegal workers. “We believe that Australian Border Force officials have descended on the…
Emma Germano elected Vice President
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to announce that Ms Emma Germano has been elected today as the organisation’s Vice President, following the Annual General Meeting held in Melbourne. Ms Germano is a third generation horticulture and mixed farmer…
Drought acknowledgement welcomed but time for a bigger discussion
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) notes today’s announcement by the Andrews Government acknowledging the devastating drought conditions across the State. “The drought in Victoria is a near once-in-a-lifetime event and is certainly taking its toll on farm businesses and the…
Increased vigilance required to secure plant biosecurity at border
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for increased monitoring of plant biosecurity at our borders and penalties for breaches to drive positive industry change. “The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources recently published a draft report noting significant pest…
UDV welcomes move away from $1 milk
The United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV) has today welcomed a decision by major retailer, Woolworths, to move away from $1 litre milk from tomorrow. “This is a positive step in the right direction and we encourage other retailers to…
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…