Media Releases
Proposed government job cuts could leave farmers vulnerable
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is concerned proposed staff reductions to key Victorian Government departments could leave Victoria’s $20 billion dollar agriculture industry vulnerable to the risks posed by devastating pests and biosecurity threats. VFF President Brett Hosking said the…
Support must be expanded state-wide as drought lingers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victoria’s record-breaking drought is far from over and is warning farmers are facing mounting pressures including soaring costs, depleted pastures and plummeting farm finances that could spell increased prices at the supermarket checkout. VFF…
Key water infrastructure investment urged to prevent farmers from running dry
The Victorian Farmers (VFF) is calling for swift action to fund and complete key water infrastructure projects needed to secure the future of critical water supplies needed for rural communities and agricultural industries in times of drought. Central to the…
Freight Plan key to ag sector’s success
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the release of the Victorian Government’s Victorian Freight Plan 2025-30 , describing it as a positive step toward strengthening the freight network and delivering improved outcomes for Victorian agriculture. VFF President Brett Hosking said the VFF…
Farmers’ voice key to Victorian ‘State of the State’ survey
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers and regional Victorians to have their say on the biggest issues and opportunities facing their communities through the first ever State of the State: Farmer Priorities Survey. VFF President Brett Hosking said the…
Rethink needed as AEMO flags huge VNI West cost blowout
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government must rethink the viability of the VNI West Transmission Project after the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) revealed huge cost blowouts to the project in a report released overnight. AEMO’s 2025 Electricity…
Energy transition must not trample farmers’ rights
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has reacted with concern following recent comments from Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, warning that the State Government’s energy transition risks alienating the very communities it needs most. While the VFF supports the shift to renewable…
Basin Plan Evaluation paints deceptive picture
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the recently released 2025 Basin Plan Evaluation portrays a deliberately deceiving snapshot of the Murray-Darling Basin and ignores the real-world reality facing farmers and communities in the region. VFF Water Council Chair and Murrabit…
VFF Statement: Lifting restrictions on US beef imports to Australia
To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President, Brett Hosking: “There’s no second chance when it comes to protecting Australia’s multi-billion dollar livestock industry from the threat of any biosecurity risks.” “Australia produces some of the cleanest, safest and…
VFF and Nutrien Ag Solutions team up to help drought-hit Victorians
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions to provide Victorian farmers with dedicated drought support resources as they continue to face record-breaking drought conditions. The new Nutrien Ag Solutions funded initiative is dubbed the Victorian Drought…
Geelong truck wash closure leaves huge biosecurity gap
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the announcement that the Geelong truck will cease operations in September will leave a gaping hole in the state’s biosecurity safety net and is calling on the Victorian Government to overhaul the failing network.…
Bolstered drought cash a step in the right direction
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says additional $75m in Victorian Government drought support funding is a step in the right direction as parts of the state continue to face record drought conditions. VFF President Brett Hosking said the continued support is sorely…