We’ve released a sweeping 20-point plan that demands all major parties commit to the strongest farmland protections in Australia ahead of the Victorian state election in November. The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)’s Victorian Farmland Protection Plan calls for a fundamental reset in…
Nominations are now open for the below roles on the VFF Horticulture Council: HOW TO NOMINATE: Nomination forms and instructions can be accessed by clicking below: CLICK HERE Nomination forms MUST be correctly completed in full and lodged with the…
The VFF’s Issue Advisory Committees are a critical mechanism to guide and inform the VFF’s advocacy across the full range of issues we work on and we’re excited to announce some new faces who have put their hand up. Farm Business…
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…