The Victorian Government has announced targeted funding to attract seasonal workers to regional Victoria and ensure farmers have the hands-on-deck they need to get produce to plate. (more…)
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Water market webinar — current situation and outlook
Agriculture Victoria is running a series of irrigation webinars over spring, and the first will run on Wednesday 30 September 2020 with a focus on water trading. (more…)
Agriculture fuelled for the future
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Federal Government’s $211 million dollar investment for Australia’s fuel security and says the decision will help secure the essential fuel needed to keep Victoria’s agriculture industry moving. (more…)
VFF backs tougher water compliance and enforcement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville’s announcement to adopt all recommendations in the Water Compliance and Enforcement Review completed by the former Victorian Auditor General Des Pearson. (more…)
Letting agriculture workers get on with the job
The Victorian Government has backed a prescriptive code for farmers and agricultural workers’ movement between states and territories, giving certainty that border closures will not stand in the way of vital work keeping Australians fed and clothed. (more…)
Zero tolerance to water theft in Victoria
The Victorian Government is continuing to lead the way in water compliance and management – strengthening the state’s zero-tolerance approach to water theft to ensure a level playing field for all water users. (more…)