Ryan Maloney

Ryan Maloney

On the lookout for our next farming leaders

The next cohort of Victorian farming leaders are encouraged to nominate for a number of roles, including VFF President and Vice-President as part of the 2026 VFF Elections.  We’re seeking nominations for:  VFF-  VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria-  VFF CEO and Returning Officer Charlie Thomas encouraged those interested to nominate and…

Farmers shocked by transmission land-grab bid

We’re calling on the State Parliament to reject a last minute government amendment that would green-light power companies to compulsorily acquire farmers’ land for transmission lines before environmental and planning approvals are even finished.  The proposed amendment to the Energy and Other Legislation…

Fuel supply action urgently needed

We’re calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to growing global volatility in fuel markets and geopolitical uncertainty. Recent global events have highlighted vulnerabilities in Australia’s fuel supply chains and the fragile…

You could help shape Victorian ag

Nominations are now open for a number of roles on the VFF’s Issue Advisory Committees (IACs). These Committees are a critical mechanism to guide and inform the VFF’s advocacy across the full range of issues we work on and are open to all VFF voting members. They…

VFF unveils May Budget priorities

We’re saying strategic government investment and smarter policy settings for seven key priority areas will supercharge the industry and solidify ag’s position as a critical pillar for Victoria’s economic future. In a submission directed at the Victorian State Budget in…

Helping hand needed as fire recovery continues

As fire-devastated farmers across the state determine the extent of the loss, the Victorian Farmer’s Federation is reporting over 126,600 hectares of farm affected and over 44,700 livestock lost, with its Disaster Relief Fund supporting over 220 fire-impacted farmers.  Comments from affected sheep farmer Matthew Plunkett: …