Media Releases
Federal Budget ticks some boxes – will the State Budget come close?
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes last night’s Federal Budget which includes significant funding for rural and regional infrastructure that has been chronically underfunded. “The Federal Budget has signalled some much needed funding for our sector and communities. We call…
Serious questions remain for kangaroo management
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group has acknowledged the Government’s decision to develop a long term kangaroo management plan, but insists that many critical questions remain unanswered. “Farmers and the pet food industry need certainty, and a long-term kangaroo…
Tony Burke ignores rural communities
Tony Burke’s suggestion to undo agreed positions of the Basin Plan if Labor is elected highlights his party’s total disregard for rural communities, rural people and rural jobs. “Buybacks of water have shown to have disastrous impacts on rural communities…
Roos out of control – where is the Government?
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group is calling for urgent Government action on unmanageable kangaroo populations with the Kangaroo Pet Food Trial due to expire on 31 March. “With only four days of the trial to go, we are…
Industry and government act quickly to respond to Salmonella incident
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Egg Group commends government departments and industry bodies for acting swiftly on an isolated Salmonella incident at a Victorian farm. “This incident is very concerning, but we’re glad to see how quickly and effectively government…
Let’s move on from milk price tweaks and address long term sustainability
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) calls on dairy supply chain members to work together and implement solutions for the industry’s long term sustainability. “We acknowledge announcements by Coles and ALDI to abandon the $1 milk price freeze that has…
Kangaroo pet food program must be commercialised
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Livestock Group is calling on the Victorian Government to commercialise the successful 2014 kangaroo pet food trial to ensure the sensible and effective management of kangaroo populations. “The success of the kangaroo pet food trial…
St Patrick’s Day fires anniversary – why no progress?
On the 12 month anniversary of the devastating St Patrick’s Day fires in south west Victoria, the United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) is calling for urgent action to be taken. “Our farmers suffered, and continue to be reminded every day,…
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…