Ryan Maloney

Ryan Maloney

Spotlight on farm crime

Farm crime remains a significant problem in rural Victoria, costing communities millions. We recently caught up with Victoria Police’s farm crime coordination unit head Inspector Paul Hargreaves to discuss the best ways farmers can help deter crooks. Increasing security, signage,…

Japanese encephalitis vaccination – January 2025

Victoria’s early warning mosquito surveillance program has identified the Japanese encephalitis virus in two mosquito traps in the state’s north (Moira Shire). If you live in or visit northern Victoria, particularly inland riverine regions and near the Murray River, you…

VFF Board Communique January 2025 

Recently the newly appointed VFF Board met for the first time to scope the year ahead and get to work delivering on behalf of all VFF members.  We are thrilled to formally announce the full makeup of the VFF Board: …

VFF in the news: Priorities for 2025

There was plenty on the agenda when VFF President Brett Hosking caught up with the AgWatchers Podcast team recently to record their latest episode. VFF priorities for 2025 Farmer representation on a national level Transmission lines and renewable energy infrastructure…

VFF surveys bushfire damage

Much need rain has fallen across parts of the state recently, helping to reduce the fire risk. For some, unfortunately it’s too little, too late. Last week, a host of VFF representatives including President Brett Hosking and Vice-President Peter Star…

VFF President message: Vic fires

Dear Member, I trust you had safe and festive Christmas and enjoyed some well-deserved rest ahead of what promises to be a busy year. Unfortunately for some of you, the past few weeks have been spent battling huge bushfires across…