Small Farms

Producers reminded to use CVDs as drought continues

Posted by Small Farms | Nov 23, 2019 | Farming |

With many regions across the country facing ongoing drought conditions, livestock producers purchasing fodder and grain are being urged to seek a Commodity Vendor Declaration (CVD).

Altra calls for return to fair and transparent charges

Posted by Small Farms | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized |

The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) has called on Australian Transport Ministers to reject a proposal to increase heavy vehicle charges by 11.8% and instead return to fair and transparent charging processes.

MLA to focus on transformational change

Posted by Small Farms | Nov 22, 2019 | Animals |

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) will temporarily waive fees relating to all products and services delivered directly to MLA levy payers from 25 November 2019 until 30 June 2021.

Aussie Farms charity status rightly revoked

Posted by Small Farms | Nov 22, 2019 | Farming |

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) and United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) are pleased to hear that the extreme animal activism group Aussie Farms have had their charity status revoked by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).