Media Releases

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…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has rejected a key plank of the 2026 state election platform released by recreational fishing peak body VRFish, warning that a proposal to open “unused road reserves” for public access to waterways would funnel recreational traffic…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farming families to keep child safety front of mind following a recent spate of serious on-farm accidents involving children.  To coincide with National Farm Safety Week, the VFF is issuing the reminder off…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) strongly supports extending Australia’s Right to Repair framework to agricultural machinery, arguing farmers deserve the freedom to choose who repairs the equipment that keeps their businesses running. In our submission to the Commonwealth Treasury’s Right to…

Victorian farmers are being encouraged to take advantage of dedicated farm safety visits and practical resources available through the Victorian Farmers Federation’s Making Our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS), as updated dangerous goods regulations commence later this month.  The new Dangerous Goods (High…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Coalition’s $5b funding commitment to fix Victorian’s crumbling roads is a step in the right direction, but warns much more is needed to fix Victoria’s road network.  VFF President Ryan Milgate said the commitment recognised the deplorable state of our road network and the urgent…