Home » Farming and Environment » Germano wins VFF election

Germano wins VFF election

Emma Germano has been re-elected as VFF president following the peak industry body’s recent elections.

She will be joined at the helm of the organisation by vice president Danyel Cucinotta.

VFF acting returning officer Brendan Tatham congratulated the successful candidates, saying he “looked forward to working with them and the wider VFF team to help deliver for farmers and regional Victorians in the coming years”.

“The VFF would like to acknowledge and thank all candidates for the positions and encourages them to continue to contribute to the VFF and the farming community into the future,” Brendan says.

“The VFF also thanks all outgoing office bearers for their contributions and helping to facilitate succession in the VFF to the next generation of leaders,” he says.Other elected officers are VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Mark Billing and Livestock Commodity Council councillor Bradley Venning.

The VFF also announced the uncontested election of Livestock president Scott Young and vice-president Peter Star, who has also been appointed as a VFF Board livestock representative.

North East region councillor Natasha Lobban, Corangamite region councillor Lachlan Barclay and East Gippsland region councillor Trent Anderson were also elected.

Digital Editions


More News

  • Why more regional Victorians are choosing simpler home designs in 2026

    Across regional Victoria, home design preferences are evolving as more buyers prioritise practicality, affordability and lifestyle over complexity. In 2026, there is a noticeable shift towards simpler layouts that focus…

  • Victorians missing out on container cash

    Victorians missing out on container cash

    Victorians are throwing away thousands of dollars in potential refunds every day, with many eligible drink containers ending up in household rubbish bins instead of being returned through Victoria’s Container…

  • Easter festivities start tomorrow

    Easter festivities start tomorrow

    Gannawarra will be gearing up with activities, events and excitement this long weekend, from the roar of modified machinery in Quambatook to face‑painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny…

  • Authorities signal burn-off smoke

    Authorities signal burn-off smoke

    FIRE and environmental authorities have advised communities to expect lingering smoke as landholders get ahead on back burnings. Country Fire Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria, and the Environment Protection Authority…

  • Starray gives bang for buck

    Starray gives bang for buck

    The Geely Starray EM-i sounds like something out of an old sci-fi movie. But it’s not and if you think that name is quirky, what if it had been the…

  • Easter campers urged to take care

    Easter campers urged to take care

    A SURGE in mosquito numbers across the Mallee has triggered a public health warning, with authorities urging residents to act fast to avoid disease. Mosquito populations have skyrocketed over the…

  • It’s time to detox

    It’s time to detox

    RESIDENTS needing to rid their home of unused household chemicals will be able to do so for free. Sustainability Victoria is bringing its Detox Your Home service to the Kerang…

  • Lions roar to first win

    Lions roar to first win

    HAY claimed its first Central Murray A grade victory, overcoming Tyntynder in a physical opening round clash by 15 goals on Saturday. Despite both sides taking to the court missing…

  • Swans start season strong

    Swans start season strong

    A 15-GOAL to eight second quarter helped Swan Hill secure their first points under new coach Milly McDonald, with the Swans recording a 25-goal win over Ultima on Saturday. The…

  • Celebrating Easter

    Celebrating Easter

    Anglican Kerang Friday, 3 April 3 – Good Friday, 9.30am Stations of the Cross with Kerang Combined Churches. Atkinson Park. Sunday, 5 April – Easter Sunday, 10am Holy Communion with…