Submissions

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) appreciates the opportunity to provide this submission to the Victorian Government on the Victorian Animal Care and Protection draft Bill. The issues surrounding the draft Bill hold significant importance for Victorian farmers, who are deeply…

The VFF welcomes the opportunity to provide comment on the Restoring our Rivers: draftFramework for delivering the 450GL of additional environmental water. The VFF represents the views of farmers across Northern Victoria, which accounts for 12% of the land mass…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the LegislativeCouncil Economy and Infrastructure Committee’s Inquiry into pig welfare in Victoria. This subject is of paramount importance to pig farmers as they are firmly committed to providing the…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) appreciates the opportunity to provide this submissionto the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) regarding the CommonwealthGovernment’s proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy. As the representative voice of Victorianfarmers, the VFF supports strengthening Australia’s biosecurity system…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) appreciates the opportunity to provide this submission to the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action (DEECA) regarding the new VictorianBiosecurity Strategy.

The 2022 flood events had a profound impact on Victoria’s agricultural sector and regional communities. The floods caused extensive damage to crops, livestock, machinery, and infrastructure. Many farmers suffered severe financial losses, impacting their livelihoods and long-term viability.

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) appreciates the opportunity to provide a submission to theLegislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Committee regarding the industrial hemp industry inVictoria.

The Victorian Farmers Federation is a recognised organisation in the emergency management sector. As there is no government agency in fire, flood and storm management with detailed knowledge of agricultural impacts, the view of the VFF should be sought by…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the Victorian Government’s new Kangaroo Harvest Management Plan being drafted by DEECA. Kangaroo control is an essential process for Victorian primary producers to ensure they can limit the…