Media Releases
Next crop of Victorian farming leaders sought
The next cohort of Victorian farming leaders are encouraged to nominate for a number of roles, including Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President and Vice-President as part of the 2026 VFF Elections. The VFF is seeking nominations for: VFF- VFF United Dairyfarmers of Victoria- VFF CEO and Returning Officer Charlie Thomas encouraged…
Farmers shocked by last-minute transmission land-grab bid
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the State Parliament to reject a last minute government amendment that would green-light power companies to compulsorily acquire farmers’ land for transmission lines before environmental and planning approvals are even finished. The proposed…
VFF UDV calls for Dairy Food Safety Victoria to be retained
The Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairy Farmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) says it won’t support the absorption of Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) into Safe Food Victoria without the business case the Victorian Government committed to providing, demonstrating clear benefit…
Urgent action needed to secure fuel supply
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling for urgent action from the Federal Government to strengthen Australia’s fuel security in response to growing global volatility in fuel markets and geopolitical uncertainty. Recent global events have highlighted vulnerabilities in Australia’s fuel…
Victorian dairy industry unites under single voice
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) today announced the reunification of Victoria’s dairy farmer representation, with United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) to once again operate as the single, unified voice for the state’s dairy industry within the VFF structure. The agreement…
Smarter ag policy and investment can supercharge Victorian economy
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says strategic government investment and smarter policy settings for seven key priority areas will supercharge the industry and solidify its position as a critical pillar for Victoria’s economic future. In a submission directed at the…
Bushfire-hit farmers still need a helping hand
As fire-devastated farmers across the state determine the extent of the loss, the Victorian Farmer’s Federation is reporting over 126,600 hectares of farm affected and over 44,700 livestock lost, with its Disaster Relief Fund supporting over 220 fire-impacted farmers. Comments from affected sheep farmer Matthew Plunkett: …
Farmers largely forgotten in Murray-Darling Basin Plan review paper
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says farmers have been largely forgotten about in theMurray–Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) 2026 Basin Plan Review Discussion Paper, with little tono mention of the massive economic contribution and the thousands of jobs the agriculture sectorsustains…
VFF Grains Conference to showcase the future of smart farming tech
The future of smart farming technology in the grains sector will be on show at the upcoming 2026 VFF Grains Conference to be held in Yarrawonga on 22 February and 23 February 2026. VFF Grains President Ryan Milgate said the…
Wild dogs threaten livestock in wake of bushfire damage
Victorian livestock producers in bushfire-ravaged parts of Victoria are reporting more wild dog attacks after devastating fires destroyed critical infrastructure such as exclusion fencing, leaving farm animals more vulnerable to attacks. VFF Vice-President and north-east livestock farmer Peter Star warned…
Regional pothole mess needs urgent investment
Regional Victoria continues to be riddled by new potholes, with new statistics highlighting a staggering increase in reported potholes of up to 178% in the west of the State. Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President Brett Hosking said the findings reported by the Herald Sun paint a worrying reality that many drivers and…
CFA Annual Report confirms continued funding app
The Victorian Farmers Federation has slammed the State Government’s continued underfunding of the Country Fire Authority, with today’s release of the CFA’s 2024-25 Annual Report confirming a funding crisis that is placing regional communities at unacceptable risk. VFF President, Brett…