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Industry news and stories from the Victorian Farmers Federation. View all news →

Canberra’s dog move leaves sheep critically endangered
We’ve blasted Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt’s decision to recognise Victoria’s north-west dingo population as a distinct sub-species, warning it is based on disputed science and will put livestock welfare at greater risk. The…

Visa slowdown puts Victorian harvest at risk
We’re sounding the alarm that the Federal Government’s deliberate go-slow on visa processing is creating significant uncertainty for Victorian farmers, with the state’s agricultural sector…

Safety first at upcoming VFF MOFS pre-harvest workshops
The VFF MOFS team is partnering with Real Skills Ag Training to deliver a series of practical, safety-focused pre-harvest workshops across regional Victoria ahead of…
Media Releases
Public announcements from the Victorian Farmers Federation. View all media releases →
Canberra’s dog move leaves sheep critically endangered
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has blasted Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt’s decision to recognise Victoria’s north-west dingo population as a distinct sub-species, warning it is based on disputed science and will put livestock welfare at…
Visa slowdown puts Victorian harvest at risk
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is sounding the alarm that the Federal Government’s deliberate go-slow on visa processing is creating significant uncertainty for Victorian farmers,…
VFF backs growers with pre-harvest safety workshops
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS) is partnering with Real Skills Ag Training to deliver a series of practical, safety-focused…
Fact Sheets
Explore and gain knowledge on livestock diseases, workplace relations topics and more. View all fact sheets →

Barber’s Pole Worm
The barber’s pole worm (Haemonchus contortus) is a blood-sucking roundworm that is the most dangerous worm for goats. They also appear in sheep, with minor…



