Stories tagged: victorian farmers federation
Farmers forgotten

“We need help – it’s as dry here as anywhere else.” So said Mansfield farmer James Tehan, responding to news that Mansfield, Murrindindi and Mitchell…
The green fight continues

THE Peninsula branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation has renewed calls for two ag officers to be employed in planning at the Mornington Peninsula Shire….
Local farmers targeted by activist group

THERE are concerns that more than 100 farms in the North East and Goulburn Murray region have had their location – and in some cases,…
Mornington Shire rejects VFF’s calls for planning officers

THE Mornington Peninsula Shire has rejected calls by the VFF to employ two dedicated agricultural planning officers.
Protect the Green Wedge

THE Mornington Peninsula branch of the VFF has formally asked the Shire to employ two officers to protect agricultural land in the Green Wedge.
Geelong says goodbye to 150 years in the yards

IT was a bittersweet ending for the almost 150-year-old Geelong Saleyards structure – and one that local producers have fought hard to avoid.
Cultivating the next generation of farmers

THE Wangaratta branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation recently amalgamated with the Moyhu branch.