Media Releases
VFF STATEMENT: European Commission sets Victorian blueprint for farming and agriculture
In response to: To be attributed to VFF President, Brett Hosking: “It sets a blueprint of how agriculture should be treated as a fundamental pillar when planning any future strategy.” “Decision makers here could learn a lot and avoid enormous…
Farmer rights at stake in wake of granted electricity license
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Essential Services Commission’s decision to grant Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) an electricity transmission license must not be treated as a license to steamroll landholders in the path of planned renewable energy projects. Amongst a raft…
Victorian farmers urge for caged egg phaseout pause
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the state and federal governments to pause the proposed national phaseout of conventional cages by 2036 until a reliable supply of eggs to the community and businesses can be guaranteed. VFF Egg…
Victorians paying for roads neglect with their lives
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victorians are paying for years of roads neglect with their lives as regional Victoria’s road toll soars more 156 per cent compared to the same time last year. VFF President Brett Hosking said the…
Bushfire impacted farmers welcome recovery support
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance for those impacted by the Grampians National Park and Macedon Ranges bushfires and is praising local communities and farmers for heeding warnings ahead of the blazes. VFF President Brett…
VFF announces 2024 VFF election results
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of its elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity group roles. VFF Returning Officer Brendan Tatham congratulated all successful office bearers as the…
Handbook launched to tackle farmer mental health
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS)is aiming to tackle the scourge of mental health in rural communities bylaunching the new ‘Harvesting Change’ handbook for farmers. VFF Vice-President and Chair of the Making our Farmers Safer…
Victorian economic blueprint needs to protect agricultural land
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government recognising farming as a priority sector to boost the state’s productivity, but says a clear strategy to protect important agricultural land is required. In response to the Economic Growth Statement…
New partnership seeks to enhance on-farm safety
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has partnered with leading Australian farm safety software developer AirAgri to fast-track farmers access to new technology to enhance on-farm safety. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta said the partnership aims to reduce the overrepresentation of on-farm…
Farmer food security blueprint backed
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the recommendations of the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Assembly Economy and Infrastructure Committee following its inquiry into securing Victoria’s food supply. VFF President Emma Germano said the recommendations pave the path ahead to address critical challenges…
Overhaul needed in truck wash biosecurity gaps
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian Government to consider a complete overhaul of the state’s truck wash network to plug major gaps in Victoria’s biosecurity preparedness safety net. VFF Livestock President Scott Young said the recent closure…
Dairy farm leaders urged to re-focus on farming grassroots
The Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) is urging Dairy Australia to re-focus its priorities to local dairy farmers by supporting a motion to remove the Australia Dairy Processors Federation (ADPF) as a Class B shareholder of…