The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced workforce restrictions for the meat industry in Victoria to achieve a reduction in the number of workers at any given time at a facility, which in turn reduces the number of workers moving within a community. (more…)
Tag: livestock
Sheep shearing training proceeds at a fast clip
More Victorians will have access to training to become highly-skilled sheep shearers thanks to a funding boost from the Victorian Government. (more…)
Northern Victorian cows excel in Great Australian Challenge
Cows from northern Victoria have excelled in the Jersey Australia-Semex Great Australian challenge, winning three of the five classes, including the top honour. (more…)
VFF backs calls to support poultry growers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing calls to support contract poultry farmers who are under extreme price pressures from processors and the supermarkets. (more…)
VFF calls for best pain relief product awareness
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is holding a free webinar for all livestock farmers to inform them of the options available for livestock pain relief and says producers need to consider the best fit for their operation to achieve the best results. (more…)
Closure of wild dog committee must not come at Victorian farmers' expense
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is concerned the decision by the Victorian Government to dissolve the Wild Dog Ministerial Advisory Committee and says its absence must not expose Victorian farmers to the threats posed by wild dogs. (more…)