Calling all farmers: a new handbook for bushfire protection on farms
A new handbook looking in detail at fire behavior, fire control and the legal ramifications for farmers during bushfire season is released by the CFA.
View ArticleVFF to vote on membership boosting changes
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) leadership is asking members to vote for constitutional changes that will encourage more people to join the organisation.
View ArticleNo drought funding prompts job loss fears
The Mayor of the Golden Plains Shire, Jenny Blake, expects there will be widespread job losses in the region if federal drought funding is not reinstated.
View ArticleShire takes up fight for drought funds
The Pyrenees Shire is continuing to fight red tape on behalf of drought affected farmers in the region.
View ArticleShire demands drought funding answers
The Pyrenees Shire is seeking answers as to why south-west Victoria's drought funding was cut off.
View ArticleVFF looks forward to drought aid trial
Victorian farmers say a proposed Federal Government drought assistance scheme includes some welcome measures.
View ArticleShire abandons drought aid fight
The Northern Grampians Shire has given up on its push to have the region's federal drought declaration reinstated.
View ArticleGreen grass doesn't mean money in the bank
Exceptional Circumstances drought assistance has been cancelled for south-west Victorian producers. But farmers tell us that while the grass is greener, there is no more money going into the bank account.
View ArticleVFF backs Crean appointment
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the appointment of Labor MP Simon Crean to the new Rural and Regional Australia federal portfolio.
View ArticleVFF to fight rural research funds cut
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is criticising a Productivity Commission proposal to cut Federal Government spending on agricultural research.
View ArticleLocusts in and around the Grampians, the first time since the 70s
Parks Victoria is spraying locusts in and around Grampians National Park. It's the first time since the 70s, that locust control has been needed so far south. Ranger in charge for Grampians parks and...
View ArticleKatter asks Ballarat potato producers to take protest to Sydney
Federal Independent MP Bob Katter has delivered a fiery speech to McCain potato suppliers, calling for them to join a national campaign for better produce prices. Spud growers have lined 50 tractors...
View ArticleSouth Australian potato farmer supports Ballarat protest
Ballarat potato growers are protesting against a price cut at the gates of the McCain processing plant in Ballarat. McCain and the Victorian growers haven't agreed to a price for the season's spuds,...
View ArticlePlanning the farming benefits of carbon trading
Sould we have a carbon tax and what should be the price? It's a question that's reignited political debate and concerned some farmers. Agriculture has been excluded from Labor's plans to price carbon...
View ArticlePotato farmers agree to price
After days of lengthy negotiations about potato price cuts, farmers have taken their tractors home and ended the blockade of the McCain Foods factory in Ballarat The growers say they have agreed to a...
View ArticleVFF warns against R and D budget funding cuts
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is warning the State Government not to cut research and development funding in tomorrow's state budget.
View ArticleVFF backs budget spending
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has given its stamp of approval to the Coalition Government's first state budget.
View Article'Bland' budget fails to impress VFF
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the federal budget has overlooked regional Victoria.
View ArticleLoans tipped to lure more young farmers
The Victorian Government has made more low-interest loans available to help young farmers.
View ArticleInquiry considers ways to lure young farmers
A state parliamentary inquiry will investigate ways to attract and retain young farmers.
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