Our second annual ‘State of the State: Victorian Farmer Priorities Survey’ is now open. With the Victorian election approaching, this is your chance to have your say on the big issues and get your voice heard. Complete the survey by 20 August to go in the draw…
We say the Parliamentary Inquiry into Victoria’s 2026 summer fires must deliver action, not another report documenting the same failures that farmers have been warning governments about for years. VFF President Ryan Milgate said Victorian farmers are tired of paying the price for…
H5 avian influenza has now been detected in a wild bird in Victoria’s south-west, making this Victoria’s first confirmed case of the disease. We are continuing to work closely with government and industry as the response continues and will keep members informed…
We’ll hit the ground running and work with new Victorian Premier Ben Carroll after he was elected earlier today. A message from Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate: “Leadership is tough and it’s critically important to listen to those who you are entrusted to lead.” “The…
We’ve expressed serious concern following reports the Victorian Government is considering scrapping the existing council rate capping framework. VFF President Ryan Milgate said any move to remove the cap would place even greater financial pressure on farming businesses already grappling…
We say Victoria deserves its fair share of Basin adjustment funding after contributing more high reliability water to the Basin Plan than any other Basin state. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said while the VFF remains firmly opposed to…
The newly elected VFF UDV Policy Council met for the first time on Tuesday 14 July, bringing together councillors from across Victoria to continue the important work of representing Victorian dairy farmers. It was a productive first meeting and an…
We’ve rejected a key plank of the 2026 state election platform released by recreational fishing peak body VRFish, warning that a proposal to open “unused road reserves” for public access to waterways would funnel recreational traffic straight through working farms and…
We’re urging farming families to keep child safety front of mind following a recent spate of serious on-farm accidents involving children. To coincide with National Farm Safety Week, the VFF is issuing the reminder off the back of a number of incidents during the…
We strongly support extending Australia’s Right to Repair framework to agricultural machinery, arguing farmers deserve the freedom to choose who repairs the equipment that keeps their businesses running. In our submission to the Commonwealth Treasury’s Right to Repair discussion paper, we call…
We need your help and feedback on the regulations that are creating the biggest costs, delays and paperwork on your farm. By taking just five minutes to complete this survey, you’ll help us measure the real impact of red-tape, identify practical solutions,…
Victorian farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of dedicated farm safety visits and practical resources available through the Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making Our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS), as updated dangerous goods regulations commence later this month. The new Dangerous Goods (High…