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…
We say the Victorian Coalition’s $5b funding commitment to fix Victorian’s crumbling roads is a step in the right direction, but warns much more is needed to fix Victoria’s road network. VFF President Ryan Milgate said the commitment recognised the deplorable state of our road network and the urgent need for substantial…
Following advice from the Consultative Committee on Emergency Animal Diseases (CCEAD), poultry producers are being encouraged to strengthen on-farm biosecurity, including considering the temporary housing of free-range birds. This is a precautionary recommendation only and is not a mandatory housing…
We’re urging regional drivers to report every pothole and road hazard as part of a two week ‘Regional road reporting blitz’. The call follows new analysis by VFF showing a shock 75% drop in Victoria’s road repair target in just five years.…
We say new federal environment laws have made it much harder for farmers to manage their own land, with many now facing confusing rules, costly assessments and the risk of severe penalties for everyday farming activities. Changes to the Federal…