We say the release of VicGrid’s Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines represents a long-overdue acknowledgement of issues farmers and regional communities have been raising for years, but falls well short of delivering the binding protections landholders need. VFF President Ryan Milgate…
We say the Victorian Government has broken a pledge to release a full breakdown of how it intends to spend the $1.6 billion collected through the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF). VFF President Ryan Milgate said Victorian farmers, businesses and households had every right…
We’re pleased to formally announce the appointment of Jason Mellings as VFF Grains President, Dusty Pascoe as VFF Grains Vice-President and Avril Hogan as the VFF’s Special Skills Director on the VFF Board. The appointments bring together a wealth of…
For more than three decades, Chris O’Keefe has been a steadfast advocate for dairy farmers and rural communities across Victoria’s Western District. At the 2026 Victorian Farmers Federation Conference in Ballarat, Chris was recognised with one of the VFF’s highest…
We’re calling on the Victorian Government to immediately remove dingoes from Victoria’s threatened species protections, following the release of new genetic research that raises serious questions about the scientific basis underpinning current conservation policy. The call follows publication of the…
We’ve reacted to initial opening milk prices, with VFF UDV President Bernie Free calling on processors to lift their price after a disappointing first announcement: “We’re extremely disappointed with initial opening milk prices at a time when dairy farmers are…
Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) members have elected Mark Billng to the role of VFF UDV Vice-President. The announcement completes the VFF UDV Policy Council team that will represent and advocate for Victorian dairy farmers. VFF…
We say the Federal Government water buybacks are creating an unfair market where corporates and government purchasing power are pushing ordinary irrigators to the sidelines. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said recent water purchases highlighted how distorted the market…
We’ve welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision not to proceed with a cap on firearm numbers for primary producers, describing it as a sensible and practical outcome for Victorian farmers who use firearms as an agricultural tool of trade. VFF Acting…
We’re excited to announce the appointment of a new leadership team for VFF Horticulture group, with Goulburn Valley farmer Michael Crisera elected as President. Joining the leadership group are Kain Richardson as Western Region Councillor, Monre Meyer as Central Region…
We’re seeking your observations and data to help monitor mouse activity across Victoria. This information (excluding your contact details) will be shared with Grain Producers Australia if the use of ZP50 mouse bait is required in Victoria. Grain Producers Australia…
