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…
As fire-devastated farmers across the state determine the extent of the loss, the Victorian Farmer’s Federation is reporting over 126,600 hectares of farm affected and over 44,700 livestock lost, with its Disaster Relief Fund supporting over 220 fire-impacted farmers. Comments from affected sheep farmer Matthew Plunkett: …
Farmers have been largely forgotten about in the Murray–Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) 2026 Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper, with little to no mention of the massive economic contribution and the thousands of jobs the agriculture sector sustains in the region.…
The Victorian Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee has launched an Inquiry into the 2026 summer fires across Victoria, with a report due by June 1. This inquiry will examine preparation, response and recovery arrangements, as well as the broader…
With dry conditions continuing across much of Victoria, many producers are currently carting stock water to maintain animal welfare and keep businesses operating. It’s during times like the present that the reliability and condition of local standpipes and public watering…
The future of smart farming technology in the grains sector will be on show at the upcoming 2026 VFF Grains Conference to be held in Yarrawonga on 22 February and 23 February 2026. VFF Grains President Ryan Milgate said the…
Make sure you have your say on Horticulture Code of Conduct Review. The purpose of this code is to: The Horticulture code of conduct is enforced and monitored by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Considerations: Is there still…