We’re pleased to welcome new VFF Grains Group leaders as part of the VFF Grains Council Elections. The below uncontested positions have been elected and will help represent grain growers throughout Victoria. On behalf of the entire VFF, we also…
The proposed hikes to the proposed Fire Services Levy could see some farmers forced to pay up to 400% on top of the current levy. VFF President Brett Hosking said the levy flagged by the Victorian Government would place an…
Has the European Commission set Victoria’s blueprint for farming and agriculture? VFF President Brett Hosking thinks it’s worth looking at. “It sets a blueprint of how agriculture should be treated as a fundamental pillar when planning any future strategy.” “Decision makers…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Essential Services Commission’s decision to grant Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) an electricity transmission license must not be treated as a license to steamroll landholders in the path of planned renewable energy projects. Amongst a raft…
With the 46th Annual General Meeting of the VFF being held recently in Melbourne, our latest Annual Report is now available to view. A huge thanks to the members who attended today to have their say on the future of…
Don’t miss the 2025 VFF Grains Conference on 17 March at the Horsham Golf Club. It’s your chance to hear from an impressive roster of speakers covering transport, land use conflict, sustainability, market updates and farm safety. Drawing upon the…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victorians are paying for years of roads neglect with their lives as regional Victoria’s road toll soars more 156 per cent compared to the same time last year. VFF President Brett Hosking said the state of…
Victoria’s early warning mosquito surveillance program has identified the Japanese encephalitis virus in two mosquito traps in the state’s north (Moira Shire). If you live in or visit northern Victoria, particularly inland riverine regions and near the Murray River, you…
Recently the newly appointed VFF Board met for the first time to scope the year ahead and get to work delivering on behalf of all VFF members. We are thrilled to formally announce the full makeup of the VFF Board: …
There was plenty on the agenda when VFF President Brett Hosking caught up with the AgWatchers Podcast team recently to record their latest episode. VFF priorities for 2025 Farmer representation on a national level Transmission lines and renewable energy infrastructure…
Notice is given that the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Victorian Farmers Federation (ACN 079 980 304) (VFF) will be held at: Date of Meeting: Wednesday 19 February 2025 Time of Meeting: 10:00am Place of Meeting: Customer Insight Centre Theatre, Telstra,…
Much need rain has fallen across parts of the state recently, helping to reduce the fire risk. For some, unfortunately it’s too little, too late. Last week, a host of VFF representatives including President Brett Hosking and Vice-President Peter Star…