Media Releases

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has blasted Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt’s decision to recognise Victoria’s north-west dingo population as a distinct sub-species, warning it is based on disputed science and will put livestock welfare at greater risk.  The decision clears the way for a bid to have the population listed…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is sounding the alarm that the Federal Government’s deliberate go-slow on visa processing is creating significant uncertainty for Victorian farmers, with the state’s agricultural sector heading into critical harvest and peak production periods. Immigration Minister…

The Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS) is partnering with Real Skills Ag Training to deliver a series of practical, safety-focused pre-harvest workshops across regional Victoria ahead of harvest. Harvest is traditionally one of the most…

More than one thousand farmers have had their say in the second annual Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) State of the State: Victorian Farmer Priorities Survey. Farmers have outlined their top five list of concerns: VFF President Ryan Milgate said the results…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Coalition’s commitment to cancel the VNI West transmission project if elected in November, saying the decision is a major win for farming families and regional communities that have endured years of…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging farmers and regional Victorians to have their say in the second annual State of the State: Victorian Farmer Priorities Survey, in what’s shaping as a regional temperature check ahead of November’s Victorian State Election.  The survey aims to capture the issues, challenges…

To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate: “Four months out from the Victorian election, this opportunity to reset the relationship with farmers and regional Victoria can’t be missed.”  “Our roads are a disgrace, the flawed fire services…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Parliamentary Inquiry into Victoria’s 2026 summer fires must deliver action, not another report documenting the same failures that farmers have been warning governments about for years.  VFF President Ryan Milgate said Victorian farmers are tired of…

To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate: “Farmers should review their biosecurity plans and keep an eager lookout for any unusual illness or unexplained bird deaths and report them immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675…

VFF statement: New Victorian Premier To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate: “Leadership is tough and it’s critically important to listen to those who you are entrusted to lead.”    “The agriculture industry and regional Victoria are crying out for leadership that delivers for agriculture, farmers…

VFF statement in response to reports the Victorian Government is considering scrapping the existing rate capping framework: To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate: “Reports that the Victorian Government is considering a move to scrap the existing council rate…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victoria deserves its fair share of Basin adjustment funding after contributing more high reliability water to the Basin Plan than any other Basin state. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said while the VFF…