Ryan Maloney

Ryan Maloney

Virtual fencing given the green light

Victorian livestock farmers are set to be boosted by huge productivity gains after the Victorian Government green-lighted virtual fencing technology for use across Victorian farms. The cutting-edge technology allows livestock farmers to guide and contain livestock without physical fences. Victorian Farmers Federation…

Environment reform Bill can’t steamroll regions

Victoria’s regional communities and farmers must not bear the consequences of the Federal Government’s recently passed Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The Bill is set to speed up decision-making for projects like housing, renewable energy and critical minerals. Victorian…

Road safety a priority as harvest peaks

With harvest and silage season now in full swing across Victoria, we’re calling on all road users to take extra care and show patience as heavy agricultural vehicles move between paddocks, silos and storage sites. Across Victoria, farmers are entering…

Farmers take to the city for Ag Day

Last week as part of National Agriculture Day, the Victorian Farmers Federation, working with the Victorian Farmers Market Association opened a two-day ‘pop up farmers market’ in the heart of Melbourne. It was a fantastic success, showcasing the very best…

Sign the petition to protect Victorian farmland

We’re calling on Victorians to pledge their support to grow and protect the State’s prime farmland by signing a new petition as part of the new ‘Help protect Victorian farmland’ campaign.  VFF President Brett Hosking said Victoria’s farmland represents a huge…

Farmers take to the city for National Ag Day

Victorian farmers from across the State will showcase their produce as part of National Agriculture Day at the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Farm Shop in central Melbourne. Held at Farrer House, 24 Collins Street, Melbourne, the VFF Farm Shop will…

Dairy farmer support needed to restore accountability

The UDV is calling on Victorian dairyfarmers to vote and restore accountability and farmer-led governance at Dairy Australia by removing the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) as a shareholder at their upcoming Annual General Meeting. UDV President Bernie Free said…

Federal Government drains Basin communities

The Commonwealth government will drain another 130GL of water they can’t use from Southern Basin farming communities after Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt announced more devastating buybacks today, taking the total amount of water purchased from…