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There are a number of Victorian support services currently on offer to help farmers battling: Do you know of other support that’s not listed above? Contact us and we’ll add it to the list:
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VFF and Nutrien Ag Solutions team-up to help drought-hit Victorian farmers
The VFF has partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions to provide Victorian farmers with dedicated drought support resources as they continue to face record-breaking drought conditions. The new Nutrien Ag Solutions funded initiative is dubbed the Victorian Drought Support Program and…
Bolstered drought cash a step in the right direction
The VFF says an additional $75m in Victorian Government drought support funding is a step in the right direction as parts of the state continue to face record drought conditions. VFF President Brett Hosking said the continued support is sorely needed and…
VFF reveals biggest farm rate rise offenders
Evidence of some Victorian local government councils slugging huge rate rises on farmers shows the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy isn’t working. VFF President Brett Hosking said farmers continue to get the raw end of the stick with…
Bumper lineup in place for VFF Livestock Conference
The Victorian Farmers Federation’s 2025 Livestock Conference is coming to Bendigo this year on July 17. We’ve got a jam-packed lineup of speakers this year including: Also in attendance will be VFF President Brett Hosking, new VFF CEO Charlie Thomas…
Government support urged as fallen stock concerns grow
We’re urging the Victorian Government to step up and deliver immediate support to drought-affected livestock producers by introducing a targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs. The VFF has made the request as it continues to work to ensure…
Secure you spot at this year’s VFF Livestock Conference
Don’t miss your chance to secure your ticket to this year’s VFF Livestock Conference on July 17 in Bendigo. Get your ticket here and learn more here:
New water projects welcomed by Victorian farmers
We’ve welcomed the announcement by the Victorian and Federal Governments of new funding for water infrastructure and environmental projects in northern Victoria. The Commonwealth Government will provide $132 million for the Broken Reconfiguration Project, $1.38 million for three new feasibility…
Lend a helping hand
Did you know the VFF assists farmers impacted by extreme events (like the current drought) using funds from our Disaster Relief Fund (DRF)? The DRF is always open for donations and is one of the best ways you can be…
Water buyback halt needed to protect rural communities
We’re backing the Victorian Government’s call to halt water buybacks, warning they pose a serious threat to rural communities and the future of Australian food production. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the practice of buying back water from…
Wild dog control urged as drought bites
We’re calling on the Victorian Government to urgently strengthen wild dog management programs, particularly in light of the mounting impact seen in North-West Victoria and where non-lethal controls have failed to protect livestock. VFF Vice-President Peter Star said that concerns…
Streamlined permits and fast-tracked fodder for farmers
We recently took part in the second meeting of the Victorian Government’s Drought Response Taskforce in Shepparton. We’re glad to relay that the government has announced a streamlined permit system for kangaroo management and fodder deliveries and an expanded road…