Media Releases
New environment laws leave farmers stumped
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says new federal environment laws have made it much harder for farmers to manage their own land, with many now facing confusing rules, costly assessments and the risk of severe penalties for everyday farming activities.…
Governments must back critical regional water security project
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the both the Federal and Victorian Governments to urgently commit $5 million to progress the Southern Wimmera and Northeast Pyrenees Water Supply Project, warning regional communities cannot afford further delays to critical drought resilience infrastructure. The…
VFF UDV outlines priorities for Safe Food Victoria
The Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) says the newly minted Safe Food Victoria must ensure transparent governance, appropriate oversight and clear accountability mechanisms are in place to ensure it delivers benefits for the Victorian dairy sector.…
VFF calls on Basin Plan recommendations to be released
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) must now reveal what it intends to recommend after their recent release of the 2026 ‘What we heard’ report failed to outline the next steps. VFF Water Council Chair…
VFF calls on Basin Plan recommendations to be released
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) must now reveal what it intends to recommend after their recent release of the 2026 ‘What we heard’ report failed to outline the next steps. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy…
Data centre boom sparks farmer debate
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victoria’s $25b dollar agriculture sector must not be forgotten in the face of a rapidly expanding data centre infrastructure boom sweeping the state. The VFF has today released an issues paper outlining the scale…
VFF Statement in response to confirmed case of H5 bird flu in Western Australia.
To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation President, Ryan Milgate: “The Victorian Farmers Federation is aware that a case of H5 avian influenza has been confirmed in Western Australia, and we are working closely with government as the national response…
Farmers welcome government response on tax concessions
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to increase the turnover threshold for access to small business capital gains tax (CGT) concessions from $2 million to $10 million, saying the change is a step in the right…
New engagement framework falls short for Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the release of VicGrid’s Community Engagement and Social Value Guidelines represents a long-overdue acknowledgement of issues farmers and regional communities have been raising for years, but falls well short of delivering the binding protections landholders need.…
VFF demands transparency as government withholds key Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund details
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government has broken a pledge to release a full breakdown of how it intends to spend the $1.6 billion collected through the Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund (ESVF). VFF President Ryan Milgate said Victorian farmers, businesses and households…
VFF welcomes fresh farming leaders
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to formally announce the appointment of Jason Mellings as VFF Grains President, Dusty Pascoe as VFF Grains Vice-President and Avril Hogan as the VFF’s Special Skills Director on the VFF Board. The appointments…
VFF calls for dingos to be removed from the endangered species list in Victoria
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to immediately remove dingoes from Victoria’s threatened species protections, following the release of new genetic research that raises serious questions about the scientific basis underpinning current conservation policy. The…