We’ve welcomed the decision to stall the deeply flawed proposed Fire Services Levy Bill and says the reprieve must be used to iron out the fundamental issues facing farmers and regional communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said while farmers would…
An underwhelming Federal Budget has been unveiled for Victorian farmers according to VFF President Brett Hosking. “While investments into rural childcare facilities and the commitment to develop a National Food Security Strategy is welcome, overall it’s an underwhelming Budget for…
Did you miss the VFF local government rates webinar or want to watch it back? You can catch up anytime by clicking here. A huge thanks to our speakers and those who came to help advocate for rate change in…
We’re urging a solution after the sudden halt of a northern Victorian knackery’s stock disposal service has left some farmers without access to the critical service. VFF Livestock Group President Scott Young said the VFF is working with Agriculture Victoria…
Today the VFF has announced the outcome of the VFF Egg Group Council Elections. The positions were uncontested and the VFF would like to congratulate all of the successful incumbent office bearers: On behalf of the entire VFF, we would…
A huge congratulations to VFF member Eileen Jorgenson who was recently awarded VFF Life Membership in front of a packed house at the 2025 VFF Grains Conference in Horsham. Eileen’s contribution to the VFF and wider agricultural industry has been…
The Presidents of Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF), United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (UDV) and Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) have announced a settlement in the legal dispute over VFF UDV’s membership of ADF. The settlement will see VFF UDV remaining a…
Today’s Commonwealth Government announcement to purchase 30,614 megalitres (ML) of water from Duxton Water has sent off alarm bells in Basin communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said the $121.3m water sale would hurt farmers and regional communities the most. “While…
You are invited to attend a webinar on local government rates and local advocacy hosted by the Victorian Farmers Federation on Thursday 20 March 2025 at 12 noon. The webinar will provide an overview of the VFF’s analysis of changes in…
Are you feeling the effects of drought or other natural disasters? Looking at succession planning or purchasing or developing your first farm? Find out more about how RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) loans can help eligible farm businesses recover, rebuild and…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says regional Victoria has been left abandoned in the wake of the Victorian and federal government’s city-centric cash splash announced earlier today. VFF President Brett Hosking said decision makers were playing politics and prioritising votes…
The below uncontested positions have been announced as part of the VFF UDV Policy Council Elections and the VFF congratulates the successful incumbent office bearers: On behalf of the entire VFF, we also thank all outgoing office bearers for their…