Media Releases

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to rule out changes to capital gains tax concessions on farm transfers in next Tuesday’s Federal Budget, warning that asset-based taxes applied to working farms would amount to…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has labelled AusNet’s application for compulsory land acquisition powers for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) as a disgrace, warning it represents a huge escalation in pressure tactics against regional landholders.  VFF Acting President Peter Star said the move enabled by recent…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement to secure a vital 10 million litre diesel reserve for Victorian agriculture industry.  VFF Acting President Peter Star said it was a sensible step to strengthen confidence across the sector and a step in the…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says regional Victoria has been left wanting after the Victorian Budget largely ignored much-needed critical funding and left unanswered questions for the state’s multi-billion dollar agriculture industry. VFF Acting President Peter Star said many in…

In the face of surging inflation figures, Victorian farmers are urging the Federal Government to deliver a $1.3 billion fuel crisis payment to primary producers in the upcoming May Budget to address rising input costs and restore fairness after recent fuel excise…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government’s announcement of $1.04 billion for road repairs and resurfacing fails to deliver the level of investment required to fix the Victoria’s deteriorating road network.  VFF Acting President Peter Star said while any funding boost is welcome, the package largely reflects rising costs and…

armers, industry leaders and regional stakeholders from across Victoria are set to converge in Ballarat this June, with tickets now officially on sale for the 2026 Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Conference.  The event will take place on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the Goods…

The Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) is continuing to support dairy farmers impacted by ongoing payment delays from Frestine Dairy Australia, with some suppliers who ceased supply in April still unpaid for milk produced in March.…

Victoria’s peak farming body has 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…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (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…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is 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…

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…