Ryan Maloney

Ryan Maloney

New horticulture leaders set to take the mantle

We’re excited to announce the appointment of a new leadership team for VFF Horticulture group, with Goulburn Valley farmer Michael Crisera elected as President. Joining the leadership group are Kain Richardson as Western Region Councillor, Monre Meyer as Central Region…

Have your say: Mouse impacts

What we do - VFF Grains

We’re seeking your observations and data to help monitor mouse activity across Victoria. This information (excluding your contact details) will be shared with Grain Producers Australia if the use of ZP50 mouse bait is required in Victoria. Grain Producers Australia…

Reform needed on outdated CGT thresholds

We’ve called on the Federal Government to modernise small business capital gains tax (CGT) concession thresholds, warning outdated settings are putting family farm succession at risk across Australia. In a letter to Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the VFF welcomed aspects…

Farmers warn of CGT hit ahead of Federal Budget

We’re warning Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rule out changes to capital gains tax concessions on farm transfers in next Tuesday’s Federal Budget, warning that asset-based taxes applied to working farms would amount to an inheritance tax on family farming…

Farmers betrayed as AusNet moves to compulsory acquire farms

We’ve labelled AusNet’s application for compulsory land acquisition powers for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) as a disgrace, warning it represents a huge escalation in pressure tactics against regional landholders.  VFF Acting President Peter Star said the move enabled by recent changes to the Electricity Industry…

Vital diesel reserve helps keep farmers moving

We’ve welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement to secure a vital 10 million litre diesel reserve for Victorian agriculture industry.  VFF Acting President Peter Star said it was a sensible step to strengthen confidence across the sector and a step in the right direction after sustained advocacy…

Regional Victoria left wanting in Victorian Budget

Regional Victoria has been left wanting after the Victorian Budget largely ignored much-needed critical funding and left unanswered questions for the state’s multi-billion dollar agriculture industry. VFF Acting President Peter Star said many in the regions would be disappointed at…

Giving bushfire-hit communities a voice

We appeared before the 2026 Summer Bushfires Inquiry to present the perspective of farmers. Our focus was on practical issues affecting preparedness, response and recovery including fuel management, local firefighting capacity, water access and the growing complexity of infrastructure across…