Media Releases

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…

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 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…

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…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes today’s announcement by the Victorian and Australian Governments of close to $100 million in additional support to help communities recover from the devastating bushfire impacts.  VFF President Brett Hosking said the impacts of this bushfire crisis on farmers and…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires. As part of our agreement with the Victorian Government, the VFF has enacted the Emergency Fodder Support Program to coordinate the donation of…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has activated its Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) to provide immediate, farmer-led support to producers impacted by the catastrophic bushfires burning across Victoria.  With a State of Disaster declared across 18 local government areas, more than 300,000 hectares burnt, and farmers reporting devastating losses of…

Victorian livestock farmers are set to be boosted by huge productivity gains after the Victorian Government green-lighted virtual fencing technology for use across Victorian farms. The cutting-edge technology allows livestock farmers to guide and contain livestock without physical fences. Victorian…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Victorian Government’s decision to freeze the Emergency Services Volunteer Levy for a further two years and increase the property value threshold for volunteer exemptions from $5 million to $10 million.  VFF President…

With one year to go until Victorians go to the polls, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is reminding all potential candidates to consider the enormous role rural communities play in our state and the farmers who help those communities thrive.…

Victoria’s regional communities and farmers must not bear the consequences of the Federal Government’s recently passed Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The Bill is set to speed up decision-making for projects like housing, renewable energy and critical minerals. Victorian…

With harvest and silage season now in full swing across Victoria, the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on all road users to take extra care and show patience as heavy agricultural vehicles move between paddocks, silos and storage sites.…