We wish to advise that VFF UDV President Bernie Free has decided to temporarily step back from his role as VFF UDV President for an initial period of two months to focus on his rehabilitation and recovery from an accident.…
The VFF UDV won’t support the absorption of Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) into Safe Food Victoria without the business case the Victorian Government committed to providing, demonstrating clear benefit to the Victorian dairy industry. VFF UDV Acting President Ian…
We would like to welcome incoming National Farmers’ Federation President, Hamish McIntyre and thank outgoing President and Victorian farmer David Jochinke for his huge contribution over the past few years. VFF President Brett Hosking said “I would like to congratulate…
Later today, the Victorian Legislative Council (Upper House) will begin debating the VicGrid Stage 2 Reform Bill. The vote is on a knife’s edge, and your voice could make all the difference. We need you to call or email a crossbench MLC…
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…
In what represents a step in the right direction, the Victorian Government will pause the huge hikes farmers faced with the Emergency Services Levy as part of extra drought assistance announced today. The VFF will use this time to push…
Our President Brett Hosking met directly with Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan to outline a drought response framework that’s designed to deliver timely and targeted support to farmers and regional communities battling incredible drought. It outlines a three-tiered approach to drought…
The United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) has expressed disappointment in Fonterra’s opening milk price of $8.60/kgMS for the 2025–26 season, saying it falls short of what is needed to sustain Victorian dairy farmers through one of the toughest periods in…
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Brett Hosking has unveileda comprehensive and scalable drought response framework designed to delivertimely, targeted support to farmers and regional communities battling prolongeddry conditions. “Our farmers are doing it tough. With rainfall in some regions falling…
We’re calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton to commit to a fair and balanced transition to renewable energy that puts farmers and regional communities at the centre of Australia’s energy future. VFF President Brett Hosking…
We’re calling on the Victorian Parliament to take immediate action and refer the deeply flawed Fire Services Levy Bill to a parliamentary inquiry, as it faces debate in the Upper House this week. VFF President Brett Hosking said the Bill…