We’ve expressed deep disappointment at the passing of the VicGrid Bill through the Legislative Council, warning it grants sweeping powers to the government while doing little to protect farmers and regional communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said the legislation risks…
We’ve written to all State MPs, urging them to vote down the contentious VicGrid Amendment Bill that would pave the way for police-backed powers to force entry onto farms and slap landholders with fines of up to $12,100. VFF President…
Huge increases to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, crumbling regional roads, maintaining our biosecurity and forcing renewable energy infrastructure developments on communities topping the list of concerns in the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) inaugural State of the State: Victorian Farmer…
United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) says the future of some iconic Australian dairy brands could be in jeopardy following the confirmed purchase of Fonterra’s Australian dairy assets by French dairy giant Lactalis. UDV President Bernie Free said the acquisition could…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the State Government’s new Victorian Transmission Plan looks more like a roadmap for developers than a fair deal for regional communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said many farmers believe in deep, economy wide emission…
Victoria’s record-breaking drought is far from over and the VFF is warning farmers are facing mounting pressures including soaring costs, depleted pastures and plummeting farm finances that could spell increased prices at the supermarket checkout. VFF President Brett Hosking said…
We’re calling for swift action to fund and complete key water infrastructure projects needed to secure the future of critical water supplies needed for rural communities and agricultural industries in times of drought. Central to the ask includes the completion…
We’ve welcomed the release of the Victorian Government’s Victorian Freight Plan 2025-30 , describing it as a positive step toward strengthening the freight network and delivering improved outcomes for Victorian agriculture. VFF President Brett Hosking said the VFF appreciated the opportunity to contribute…
Don’t miss your chance to have your say on the big issues in the VFF’s first ever State of the State: Farmer Priorities Survey. Covering issues including land use conflicts, tax and regulation, biosecurity, labour, telecommunications, transport and infrastructure and…
We’re calling on the Victorian Government to rethink the viability of the VNI West Transmission Project after the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) revealed huge cost blowouts to the project in a report released overnight. AEMO’s 2025 Electricity Network Options Report…
This week the Victorian Parliament will vote to consider sweeping changes to the VicGrid Stage 2 Bill- a move that would grant VicGrid new powers to continue steamrolling landholders in the way of new renewable energy infrastructure across Victoria. Ahead…
We’ve reacted with concern following recent comments from Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, warning that the State Government’s energy transition risks alienating the very communities it needs most. While the VFF supports the shift to renewable energy, VFF President Brett Hosking…