Victorian Farmers Federation
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.
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.
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.
Candidates pitch to farmers
About 20 farmers have listened in on Polwarth candidatesโ agricultural policies ahead of the state election.
Rural Scene
Better roads and rail, improving liveability in rural areas and supporting jobs are on the Victorian Farmers Federationโs wishlist for the November state election. Plus, other news from the Rural Scene.
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.
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.
Plea to fix zoning rules
Quad bike regulations, labour shortages and rising land prices have been hot topics during a Victorian Farmers Federation tour of south-west Victoria.