We’ve blasted Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt’s decision to recognise Victoria’s north-west dingo population as a distinct sub-species, warning it is based on disputed science and will put livestock welfare at greater risk. The decision clears the way for a bid to have the population listed as critically endangered…
We’re sounding the alarm that the Federal Government’s deliberate go-slow on visa processing is creating significant uncertainty for Victorian farmers, with the state’s agricultural sector heading into critical harvest and peak production periods. Immigration Minister Tony Burke has confirmed that…
The VFF MOFS team is partnering with Real Skills Ag Training to deliver a series of practical, safety-focused pre-harvest workshops across regional Victoria ahead of harvest. Harvest is traditionally one of the most dangerous times of the year, with increased…
The results are in for this year’s 2026 Victorian Farmers Federation State of the State Farmer Priorities Survey. More than 1,000 of you have had your say, a massive uplift since our inaugural launch last year. When it comes to farmers and…
The VFF Grains Policy Council caught up recently in Melbourne to discuss the big issues facing growers throughout Victoria. Around the table, Councillors reported a positive start to the season, with steady and very welcome rainfall across many parts of the…
We’ve welcomed the Victorian Coalition’s commitment to cancel the VNI West transmission project if elected in November, saying the decision is a major win for farming families and regional communities that have endured years of uncertainty, division and coercion. VFF…
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…