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FARM DAMS ISSUE
The Discussion Paper on Sustainable Water Resources
Management and Farm Dams paper issued by the Minister for Natural
Resources in April this year can be obtained by phoning DNRE
136 186. Submissions close on the 30th September 2000.
Public hearings have been held across the State by the Victorian
Farm Dams (Irrigation) Review Committee. The committee heard
submissions in Wangaratta on Wednesday 2nd August.
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) have prepared a draft
response to the discussion paper. The response is currently
in it's third draft and has taken into consideration many of
the views expressed by concerned farmers at the Wangaratta forum:-
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The 3 page document has the following sub headings
- Existing rights to water must be protected
- No retrospectivity
- Definition of a waterway
- The Cap must be uniformly applied in all states
- Financial compensation for loss of rights
- Stock & domestic dams
- Annual charging - recommend a once off registration
fee for irrigation & commercial use
- State wide application
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INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED
TO WRITE SUBMISSIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE DISCUSSION PAPER
ON SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT & FARM DAMS
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VFF POLICY STATEMENT: Draft 3 PRIVATE FARM DAMS: Can be obtained
by VFF members by phoning the VFF on (03) 9207 5555
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FARM CHEMICAL USER COURSE -
Chemcert Certificate
Thursday 5th and Friday 6th October 2000 Myrtleford
Savoy Sporting Club 9.00a.m. - 4.30p.m.
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Discussions have taken place between TAFCO and Goulburn Ovens
TAFE and the Dept. of Natural Resources & Environment to make
the course content of this course relevant to horticulture and
the products used in our region.
Due to the number of people who have expressed
interest in obtaining their Farm Chemical User Certificate -
a full 2 day course has been co-ordinated. (THIS IS NOT A REFRESHER
COURSE)
Please complete booking slip and return to
TAFCO with your payment of $125.00 payable to TAFCO Rural Supplies
no later than Friday 27th September 2000
cut along line and return section below
REGISTRATION FORM: (Please return with payment to TAFCO Rural
Supplies)
NAME/S:
...
ADDRESS:
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Phone:
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MEMBERS & EMPLOYEES $125.00* per person..........................
Amount enclosed $
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NON MEMBERS $140.00
* Price is inclusive of course & manual and includes lunch
on both days
· TAFCO 'on-line'
TAFCO is taking a step into the future and having discussions
with the Myrtleford based company Alpinelink to have a web page
developed within the Alpine Shire Portal
The project is at the concept stage and may take a year or
two to develop. Our aim is to provide an improved service to
our members by increasing options in how you trade with TAFCO.
A user friendly web site which will enable our members to
order stock on line and links to other internet sites of interest
(chemical companies, major suppliers, DNRE etc), will be of
interest to some of our members.
Although many of us are still coming to terms with a basic
computer and some of it's abilities, many farmers are already
very computer literate using the internet as a vital tool in
their business. E-commerce is here to stay and who knows what
opportunities lay ahead for TAFCO
TAFCO will continue with the 'good old country service' that
our members appreciate, but hope to grasp some of the new technology
available to businesses and ensure that TAFCO continues to improve
as we move into the future.
· INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
- Coolroom
TAFCO has purchased a vacant piece of land - 231 Myrtle Street
Myrtleford to house the coolroom and storage facility. (as reported
to members in our June Newsletter)
The Alpine Shire has issued a Planning Permit and it is hoped
that works should commence in September this year.
· INDUSTRIAL ADVICE
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For accurate Industrial Advice, it is well worth members
considering subscribing to the VFF Employment Handbook.
If you employ staff and are not a member of any industrial
association or employers group, this service ensures
that you are informed of your correct obligations as
employers.
For an annual fee of $55.00 (Inc. GST) to VFF members
- this is a great resource
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If you are not as existing Ovens Valley VFF or TAFCO
VFF Branch member and are interested contact Mr. Leon
Loft (VFF Regional Manager) on Phone (02) 6024 4919
for further details.
EXISTING MEMBERS PHONE THE VFF INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT
ON (03) 9207 5512
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A timely and accurate source of up-to-date
information and advice for all farmers who engage labour
Subscribers receive:
- industrial awards
- Wage updates
- information on employee relations including samples
of employment policies, recruitment selection techniques,
equal opportunity policies and employment records.
- OH&S and Workcover information
- Free employment contracts for employers who are
not covered by a federal award (up to 10 per year)
- Representation in industrial disputes and Industrial
Tribunals
- Discounts on fee for service work
For further information contact the
VFF Industrial Department on 92075512
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