Farmers, conservationists and community advocates have formed a new alliance to push for action on invasive species ahead of the November Victorian election, warning government cuts to frontline programs have left the state dangerously exposed to exploding pest populations. New…
Victorian farmers are urging commuters to consider swapping their car for public transport and the government to make public transport free, with the potential fuel savings helping ensure farmers can keep planting, harvesting and producing food as our fuel crisis lingers. VFF President Brett Hosking said fuel shortages affect…
We know skyrocketing fuel prices and dwindling supplies are ramping up the pressure on your business and daily lives. We’ve been warning the government for years of this very scenario. We called for: We’ll continue to call for action, but…
This year’s State Election is our chance as farmers to shape the future of farming and rural Victoria. Farmers are facing unprecedented challenges, and together we must make sure the voice of agriculture is heard. We want to hear directly from…
The next cohort of Victorian farming leaders are encouraged to nominate for a number of roles, including VFF President and Vice-President as part of the 2026 VFF Elections. We’re seeking nominations for: VFF- VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria- VFF CEO and Returning Officer Charlie Thomas encouraged those interested to nominate and…
VFF STATEMENT: Farmers gutted after compulsory acquisition amendment passes To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President, Brett Hosking: “The Victorian Farmers Federation is gutted that Parliament has backed laws allowing farmers’ land to be taken for transmission lines before…
We’re calling on the State Parliament to reject a last minute government amendment that would green-light power companies to compulsorily acquire farmers’ land for transmission lines before environmental and planning approvals are even finished. The proposed amendment to the Energy and Other Legislation…
The VFF UDV won’t support the absorption of Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) into Safe Food Victoria without the business case the Victorian Government committed to providing, demonstrating clear benefit to the Victorian dairy industry. VFF UDV Acting President Ian…
We’re calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to growing global volatility in fuel markets and geopolitical uncertainty. Recent global events have highlighted vulnerabilities in Australia’s fuel supply chains and the fragile…
Nominations are now open for a number of roles on the VFF’s Issue Advisory Committees (IACs). These Committees are a critical mechanism to guide and inform the VFF’s advocacy across the full range of issues we work on and are open to all VFF voting members. They…
Today we announced the reunification of Victoria’s dairy farmer representation, with United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) to once again operate as the single, unified voice for the state’s dairy industry within the VFF structure. The agreement follows extensive discussions between…
We’re saying strategic government investment and smarter policy settings for seven key priority areas will supercharge the industry and solidify ag’s position as a critical pillar for Victoria’s economic future. In a submission directed at the Victorian State Budget in…