The VFF welcomes the appointment of new Victorian Government ministers, in particular Michaela Settle as Victoria’s new Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development and Harriet Shing as Minister for Water, and looks forward to working constructively with both ministers to…
We’re urging farmers, businesses and community members across Northern Victoria to have their say before submissions close for the Murray–Darling Basin Authority Basin Plan Review. The VFF has developed a dedicated suite of resources available on our website, including a…
Australia’s peak farming bodies have today stood shoulder to shoulder on the banks of theMurray River, calling on the Federal Government to draw a line in the sand and rule out furtherwater buybacks that leave food production and regional communities…
Following the recent call for nominations for the 2026 VFF UDV Policy Council positions, we would like to provide you with an update. At the closing of nominations, the below uncontested nominations were received and will be declared elected unopposed:…
We’re continuing to add value to your membership by forming partnerships that bring you even more benefits. This month we have great news to share: Dell VFF members can now access exclusive Dell Technologies benefits, including up to 15% discount on selected products, personalised…
Minyip cropping farmer Ryan Milgate has been named as the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) incoming President following the closure of nominations for a number of VFF representative positions. Mr Milgate will be joined by Ballan livestock farmer Scott Young as VFF Vice- President. The pair are…
We say the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) own analysis shows further water buybacks are unlikely to deliver significant improvements in environmental objectives across the Basin and zero improvements in any Victorian river systems including the Victorian Murray. VFF Water Council…
We know the current fuel and input crisis is causing significant issues and uncertainty for farmers across Victoria. We’re actively working across all levels of government and industry to ensure our industry is supported through ongoing fuel supply and input…
Today’s National Cabinet outcomes fall short of delivering the certainty farmers need and we’re warning that more must be done to give farmers confidence. VFF President Brett Hosking said while the Federal Government’s temporary fuel excise cut may provide some…
The VFF UDV is working to understand the full impact on dairy farmers following reporting around issues related to supplier payments involving Frestine Dairy. Specifically, we are: While we do this, we encourage any impacted dairy farmers to contact us…
Victorian farmers welcome today’s announcement by the Premier to make public transport free, following calls from the farming community. “With fuel still under pressure, free public transport is one of the few practical levers available to help Victorians conserve fuel…
We’ve welcomed the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s (DEECA) efforts to strengthen Emergency Water Supply Points (EWSPs) across Victoria, providing critical support for farmers and rural communities during drought and other emergencies. DEECA has collaborated with the VFF…