Media Releases

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…

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…

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…

Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) members have elected Mark Billng to the role of VFF UDV Vice-President. The announcement completes the VFF UDV Policy Council team that will represent and advocate for Victorian dairy farmers. VFF…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Federal Government water buybacks are creating an unfair market where corporates and government purchasing power are pushing ordinary irrigators to the sidelines. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said recent water purchases highlighted how…

The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision not to proceed with a cap on firearm numbers for primary producers, describing it as a sensible and practical outcome for Victorian farmers who use firearms as an agricultural tool…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is excited to announce the appointment of a new leadership team for VFF Horticulture group, with Goulburn Valley farmer Michael Crisera elected as President. Joining the leadership group are Kain Richardson as Western Region Councillor,…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has called on the Federal Government to modernise small business capital gains tax (CGT) concession thresholds, warning outdated settings are putting family farm succession at risk across Australia. In a letter to Federal Treasurer Jim…

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…