VFF chair Emma Germano says the National Farmers Federation is conducting ‘policy by press release’ and no longer represents Victorian farmersSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the communityThe Victorian Farmers Federation has split from the National Farmers Federation, citing the latter’s unilateral support for a rally focused on the phase-out of live sheep export, policy development “by press release”, and diminished value for Victorian farmers.The VFF chair, Emma Germano, on Thursday informed the NFF president, David Jochinke, a past president of the VFF, of the state farming body’s decision. It comes two weeks after hundreds of farmers rallied outside the federal parliament to protest against the federal government’s decision to phase out sheep live exports.Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletterSign up for the Rural Network email newsletterJoin the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/26/victorian-farmers-federation-splits-from-national-body-over-keep-the-sheep-rally
Author : Gabrielle Chan
Publish date : 2024-09-26 07:43:55
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