Victorian Farmers Federation

  • Farmers welcome support: Colac region eligible for drought package

    Larpent farmer and Dairy Farmers Victoria president Mark Billing has welcomed State Government drought assistance for struggling south west farmers but says decent rainfall is still needed for the ultimate relief.

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  • Vacant house tax raises concern

    Victorian Farmers Federation has voiced concerns over a recent government announcement to extend the vacancy tax to houses in regional Victoria that have been vacant for more than six months.

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  • Dry times ahead as nation in El Nino Alert

    Warmer and drier-than-average weather could be ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology moving to El Nino Alert status.

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  • Farmers brush up on biosecurity practices

    Farmers, agriculture experts, vets and biosecurity specialists have gathered in Colac to share insights into keeping diseases out of dairy farms.

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  • Candidates pitch to farmers

    About 20 farmers have listened in on Polwarth candidates’ agricultural policies ahead of the state election.

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  • Rural Scene

    Better roads and rail, improving liveability in rural areas and supporting jobs are on the Victorian Farmers Federation’s wishlist for the November state election. Plus, other news from the Rural Scene.

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  • Rural news in brief

    A call from the VFF for roads funding; a warning on 1080 fox baits; and tips for keeping poultry disease-free.

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  • Farmers push hard for underpass cash

    Colac district farmers and state farming leaders are urging the State Government to chip in $3 million to resume subsidies for cattle underpasses.

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