Ryan Maloney

Ryan Maloney

Frestine Dairy update

The VFF UDV is working to understand the full impact on dairy farmers following reporting around issues related to supplier payments involving Frestine Dairy. Specifically, we are: While we do this, we encourage any impacted dairy farmers to contact us…

Free public transport to help fuel-stretched farmers

Victorian farmers welcome today’s announcement by the Premier to make public transport free, following calls from the farming community. “With fuel still under pressure, free public transport is one of the few practical levers available to help Victorians conserve fuel…

Water lifeline to help drought-hit farmers

We’ve welcomed the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s (DEECA) efforts to strengthen Emergency Water Supply Points (EWSPs) across Victoria, providing critical support for farmers and rural communities during drought and other emergencies. DEECA has collaborated with the VFF…

Ag industry hung out to dry in EU deal

Local farmers have been sold out and will be the big losers in a newly minted free-trade agreement signed between Australia and the European Union (EU). VFF President Brett Hosking said it was clear the EU and Australia’s competitors had…

Dairy leaders, we want you

A reminder that nominations for the below roles on the VFF UDV Policy Council will close next week: HOW TO NOMINATE: Nomination forms and instructions can be accessed by clicking below: NOMINATION FORM Nomination forms MUST be correctly completed in…

Groups unite to tackle invasive pest problem

Farmers, conservationists and community advocates have formed a new alliance to push for action on invasive species ahead of the  November Victorian election, warning government cuts to frontline programs have left the state dangerously exposed to exploding pest populations. New…

Commuters urged to ditch the car to preserve critical farming fuel

Victorian farmers are urging commuters to consider swapping their car for public transport and the government to make public transport free, with the potential fuel savings helping ensure farmers can keep planting, harvesting and producing food as our fuel crisis lingers.  VFF President Brett Hosking said fuel shortages affect…

Farmers under the pump amid fuel rush

We know skyrocketing fuel prices and dwindling supplies are ramping up the pressure on your business and daily lives. We’ve been warning the government for years of this very scenario. We called for: We’ll continue to call for action, but…