The VFF has partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions to provide Victorian farmers with dedicated drought support resources as they continue to face record-breaking drought conditions. The new Nutrien Ag Solutions funded initiative is dubbed the Victorian Drought Support Program and…
In today’s fast-changing agricultural environment, farmers are navigating more complexity than ever, ranging from rising costs to climate uncertainty and infrastructure challenges. Don’t miss your chance to join WFI’s Executive General Manager, Andrew Beer for an exclusive VFF member webinar where he’ll share…
The announcement that the Geelong truck will cease operations in September will leave a gaping hole in the state’s biosecurity safety net and the VFF is calling on the Victorian Government to overhaul the failing network. VFF Livestock President Scott…
The VFF says an additional $75m in Victorian Government drought support funding is a step in the right direction as parts of the state continue to face record drought conditions. VFF President Brett Hosking said the continued support is sorely needed and…
Evidence of some Victorian local government councils slugging huge rate rises on farmers shows the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy isn’t working. VFF President Brett Hosking said farmers continue to get the raw end of the stick with…
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s 2025 Livestock Conference is coming to Bendigo this year on July 17. We’ve got a jam-packed lineup of speakers this year including: Also in attendance will be VFF President Brett Hosking, new VFF CEO Charlie Thomas…
We’re urging the Victorian Government to step up and deliver immediate support to drought-affected livestock producers by introducing a targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs. The VFF has made the request as it continues to work to ensure…
Don’t miss your chance to secure your ticket to this year’s VFF Livestock Conference on July 17 in Bendigo. Get your ticket here and learn more here:
We’ve welcomed the announcement by the Victorian and Federal Governments of new funding for water infrastructure and environmental projects in northern Victoria. The Commonwealth Government will provide $132 million for the Broken Reconfiguration Project, $1.38 million for three new feasibility…
Did you know the VFF assists farmers impacted by extreme events (like the current drought) using funds from our Disaster Relief Fund (DRF)? The DRF is always open for donations and is one of the best ways you can be…