Thank You to Our Partners
We are grateful for the support of our corporate partners, who are committed to helping Victorian farmers and regional communities.
WFI Farm Insurance
WFI has a long and proud history in Australia, dating back to 1919. One of the Australia’s leading rural, business and strata insurers we believe in friendly, personal service. That’s why we have over 170 local Area Managers based in more than 80 locations across Australia.
An underwriter that deals directly with clients, coupled with a fast, efficient claims settlement service. WFI offer a wide range of policies and insurance covers for farm, business, trade, home, strata and investment property requirements.
Momentum Energy
As a VFF member, you get special energy rates from Momentum Energy. But that’s not the only reason to join other VFF members and switch your power. See, Momentum is a 100% Aussie owned and operated energy company. So your money stays right here in Australia instead of lining offshore pockets. And our only call centres are in Melbourne and Hobart, so if you need help, you’ll get it from a local.
What else? Well, working on the land means you’re probably seeing the effects of climate change, right? So surely it’s good to know you’d be helping support our parent company – Australia’s largest generator of renewable energy, Hydro Tasmania.
But it’s not just about supporting our country and doing our bit for the environment. We are also here to support you. That’s why VFF members get priority service from our Customer Care team, based here in Victoria. Call 1800 628 644 for an estimate.
Telstra
Telstra’s purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive.
As Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company, it is a priority to help regional customers adapt to technological change, and the opportunities it can bring to their communities – from making AgTech solutions, healthcare and education more accessible to reducing the impacts associated with climate change, and realising the opportunities that technology can bring.
That’s why we build technology and content solutions, including the country’s largest and fastest national mobile network. We have invested more than $3 billion in our regional network over the last five years and will continue to invest in initiatives like the Mobile Black Spot Program and Regional Connectivity Program.
Visit Telstra.com/regionalaustralia to learn more.
Bunnings Trade
Bunnings Trade have the services and solutions to help you get the job done and grow your business.
Their dedicated team of instore Trade Specialists and Account Managers offer end-to-end support and the right range of products for jobs of any size. From building materials to maintenance supplies and power tools, they’ve got you covered. Plus, through their PowerPass membership program, you can access customised pricing and exclusive benefits.
NobleOak Life Insurance
Get award-winning cover for you and your loved ones the way it’s meant to be. NobleOak has been helping to protect Australians for over 145 years with the core belief of treating others as we would like to be treated. NobleOak offers quality, no-surprises Life Insurance with personal service and more affordable premiums.
Why we partnered with NobleOak
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VFF Offer – Members receive a 10% lifetime discount on NobleOak’s Life cover*
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Award-winning – Australia’s most awarded Direct Life Insurer*
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Range of covers – Depending on your needs, NobleOak offers Life cover, TPD and Trauma cover
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Claims – NobleOak processes claims in 5 business days on average
How do I get a quote? To get a quick quote visit NobleOak’s dedicated website. For members, click HERE or call on 1300 108 490 and mention ‘VFF’. *Terms and conditions apply – General advice only. Consider the PDS. TMD on site. AFSL 247302. Visit www.nobleoak.com.au/vff for more information.
Prime Super
We’re small enough to care
Prime Super is a unique super fund—we’re not too big so we can act quickly for our members. In 2023 we answered 83% of member phone calls within 30 seconds.
Our members deserve to enjoy the best possible retirement and we form strong relationships with them. We’re always on hand to help our members while they’re working and saving for retirement, and then throughout retirement when the balance of their super can remain invested while they draw an income at the same time.
We welcome people from all industry sectors and manage more than $7 billion in retirement savings. Being a smaller fund, we’re able to capture a wider range of investment opportunities for our members. For the 2023 calendar year our MySuper option delivered investment returns of 10.30%*.
We’d love you to join us too. Find out more at primesuper.com.au where you can book a chat with a super specialist.
Issued by Prime Super Pty Ltd ABN 81 067 241 016 AFSL No. 219723 RSE Licence No. L0000277 Prime Super ABN 60 562 335 823; RN 1000276. *Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.
Isuzu
Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited (Japan) responsible for the marketing, distribution and support of Isuzu Trucks and Isuzu Power Solutions throughout the Country.
Isuzu Trucks has been Australia’s truck market sales leader since 1989 – that’s a total of 32 consecutive years and contributes to one in every four new trucks sold in Australia today.
With a strong regional dealer network (70 plus Isuzu dealerships throughout Australia) and countless Isuzus already contributing to the agricultural industry, Isuzu Trucks are delighted to partner with the Victorian Farmers Federation.
Mobil
Whether you are hauling heavy freight, preparing for harvest or simply looking for the best deal to ensure you get the best possible value, our partner Mobil is your trusted go-to for all of your fuel and diesel needs.
They offer VFF members access to the Mobil Card, giving you options for your business like never before.
The VFF / Mobil Card program offers discounts to VFF members at a range of outlets across Victoria and other states for fuel and other products. Click here to find a Mobil outlet near you.
Learn more about how to can apply for your Mobil Card at https://www.vff.org.au/offer/mobilcard
Gas n Go
Introducing Gas n Go, a new way to get your LPG supply.
With decades of experience within the LPG industry, our team are experts in all things LPG from daily cylinder deliveries to domestic bulk installations to major commercial installations including, design, planning and commissioning. Whether you need a cylinder delivered or a tailored major installation, we can help.
As a fully independent 100% Australian owned family business one of our greatest strengths is that we have the flexibility to negotiate and structure agreements that will meet your unique needs. Our vision is to empower LPG users, giving them choice.
We are also 100% local to the communities that we service by partnering and empowering regional distributors that are proactive in their communities and value exceptional customer service.
Dell Technologies
We create technologies that drive human progress.
We are among the world’s leading technology companies helping to transform people’s lives with extraordinary capabilities. From hybrid cloud solutions to high-performance computing to ambitious social impact and sustainability initiatives, what we do impacts everyone, everywhere.
We proudly partner with notable professional associations and non-profits to provide a range of special benefits to members. Our highly trained Small Business Technology Advisors are ready to help with advice and provide tailored solutions that will fuel business growth.
Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) members have access to an array of valuable benefits from Dell. Get your member offer at https://www.vff.org.au/offer/dell-technologies
Powerband Electrical
Powerband Electrical is a dedicated ally in transforming your home and business’s energy landscape through sustainable upgrades, harnessing the power of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU).
Our commitment goes beyond the ordinary; we specialize in transitioning your outdated energy sources to new energy efficient systems, ushering in an era of environmental responsibility and cost savings.
With a strong focus and background in the farming and agriculture sector, we pride ourselves on offering and maximizing the potential of your current energy sources by comprehensively assessing your setup and providing tailored enhancements to make it more energy-efficient.
Our partnership with the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is driven by a shared commitment to the farming community and introducing members to sustainable solutions that enhance farm efficiency, reliability and cost savings.
To find out more about what we’re doing in the sustainability sector and how we can assist you, contact Shaun Knott on 0448 655 040, [email protected] or visit www.powerbandelectrical.com.au.
The Victoria Hotel
Whether staying for business or leisure, The Victoria Hotel is the obvious choice when looking for contemporary accommodation in Melbourne. Idyllically located next to Melbourne Town Hall and minutes from the iconic Flinders Street Station and Federation Square this historic hotel in Melbourne is within close walking distance to the City’s must-see attractions.
Morgans
At Morgans, our advice has earnt our clients trust for over 40 years. Our network has grown to be Australia’s largest full-service stockbroking and wealth management company.
With 58 locations across Australia, we are dedicated to connecting with rural and regional communities, providing financial services where they may not be readily accessible.
Launched in 2018, Morgans is proud to have founded Big Dry Friday, our major fundraising initiative of the year. Big Dry Friday’s purpose is to recognise the importance of rural and regional Australia, and to provide support where it’s needed most. For further details please visit About | Big Dry Friday
This year, we maintain our focus on supporting education, mental health and wellbeing by raising funds for our four key beneficiaries: Schools Plus, Rural Aid, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Outback Futures.
At the heart of it, we’re as invested as you are, here for your financial goals, and building relationships that last decades.
If you have any queries for the team at Morgans, please contact Joshua Jones, Morgans Adviser on 03 9947 4130
Emmetts
Emmetts is an agricultural machinery dealership group supporting farmers and producers in western Victoria and South Australia.
What began in 1957 as a garage and service station in a Rupanyup VIC has grown into family-owned business of more than 360 staff with deep ties into the surrounding communities of its 15 branch locations.
We aim to keep farmers farming throughout seeding, spraying, harvesting, and tillage with a line-up of trusted equipment from John Deere, Bredal, Bourgault, Coolamon, MacDon, Stihl, and more. You’ll find friendly sales teams, knowledgeable precision agriculture specialists, expert service technicians, and responsive parts technicians at each of our branches. We do our best to make sure each customer has an exceptional experience – whether you come to us, or we go to you.
If there is anything we can do to help you grow sustainable, efficient, and profitable operations, please get in touch with one of our branches in Horsham, Rupanyup, Swan Hill, or Warracknabeal.
For further details please visit our website at https://www.emmetts.com.au
Mistubishi Motors Australia
Mitsubishi Motors partnership with the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is driven by a shared commitment to building a supportive and innovative future. Mitsubishi Motors has a storied history in Australia dating back to 1980, with decades of manufacturing, vehicle innovation and providing Australian consumers with reliable and versatile vehicles that have become an integral part of the nation’s automotive landscape. By partnering with VFF, Mitsubishi Motors aim to provide tailored vehicle solutions that support the needs of VFF members, contributing to the growth and success of this important industry in Australia.
National Fleet pricing with Mitsubishi Diamond Advantage (10/10) is offered to all VFF members subject to terms and conditions* for all eligible new Mitsubishi Motors vehicles. (Available during partnership term of 01/09/23 – 31/08/24 not in conjunction with any other offer).
For more information and to discuss how Mitsubishi Motors can help your organisation, contact Richard Bandiera at [email protected] or 0408 333 489.
*Terms & Conditions
National Fleet Pricing is available with Diamond Advantage Warranty and Capped price servicing subject to terms and conditions which can be found here: www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/owners/diamond-advantage.
GoTo
GoTo is a job platform for employers to connect to international jobseekers in Australia. We help you connect to jobseekers in the big cities, towns and regional areas of Australia easily and quickly. By advertising jobs in GoTo, you’ll have instant access to a vast international talent pool enabling you to find the perfect candidate with the skills and experience your business needs to thrive.
As a VFF member your job ads will gain premium placements, and you’ll have 10 free job connections using your member number and code VFF10 when you sign up. Victorian Farmers members set themselves apart from other employers, creating a competitive advantage to attract the best candidates in the industry. To get started click below.
Powercor Australia
Powercor supplies electricity across 64% of Victoria, spanning from the western suburbs of Melbourne through to central and western Victoria.
Our team works hard year-round to keep the network safe and the power on. We’ve most recently introduced new equipment to find and repair defects before they become a problem, and we’ve just completed our largest safety project – the rollout of 22 Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters (REFCL) across Victoria to reduce the risk of power-line related bushfires.
We’re also helping more customers install rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicle chargers so they can reduce energy costs and help the environment.
And we’re your point of contact if you’re working on the farm near powerlines. Safety is our top priority, so please keep you and your family safe by getting a No Go Zone Assessment from us before working near powerlines.
If you have any queries for the team at Powercor, you can contact them on 13 22 06.
AgTech Angel Investor Network
The AgTech Angel Investor Network (AAIN) is focused on building and supporting the growth of an effective angel and early-stage funding ecosystem across the agricultural industry.
Angel investment is the most significant source of equity for startup businesses seeking to start, build and scale their early business ideas and is a fundamental first link in the venture supply chain. Very many of our successful high-growth companies in Australia have started with angel backing.
At the AgTech Angel Investor Network, we are committed to unlocking the entrepreneurial spirit of Australians. By connecting agtech startups with angel investors, we aim to create a thriving network that supports the next generation of startups.
The AgTech Angel Investor Network hosts industry-aligned pitch sessions, ‘Pitch to Paddock’, an exclusive opportunity for angel investors to discover groundbreaking AgTech startups and contribute to the future of farming through strategic investments. By bringing together startups, investors, and industry professionals, this initiative aims to drive innovation, sustainability, and profitability in the agriculture sector.
For more information on how to join and/or pitch visit agtechangels.com.au
AirAgri
AirAgri: Revolutionising Farm Safety and Efficiency
AirAgri is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, providing cutting-edge safety and monitoring solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by farmers. Established with a deep commitment to the well-being of rural communities, AirAgri combines advanced technology with a profound understanding of agricultural practices to enhance both safety and operational efficiency on farms.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet profound: to bring farmers home safely every day. By leveraging state-of-the-art IoT devices and AI-driven insights, we aim to mitigate the risks associated with remote and isolated farm work. We understand that the safety of lone workers in agriculture is paramount, and our solutions are designed to ensure their well-being.
Our Solutions
Lone Worker Safety
AirAgri offers the world’s first lone remote worker monitoring solution that contextually understands the property and its associated risk factors. Our system provides real-time location tracking, automatic alerts in emergencies, and seamless communication, ensuring that help is always within reach. This robust solution gives peace of mind to farmers and their families, knowing their safety is actively monitored.
Automated Monitoring and Decision Support
Our platform integrates IoT devices to provide automated monitoring of various farm activities and environmental conditions. From equipment status to livestock health, our system delivers actionable insights that help farmers make informed decisions quickly, improving safety and productivity.
Weather Insights
Weather can significantly impact farming operations. AirAgri’s high-resolution, real-time weather insights and forward-looking microclimate forecasts are crucial tools for farmers. By understanding and anticipating weather patterns, farmers can plan their activities more effectively, minimising disruptions and maximising yields.
Our Vision
AirAgri’s vision is to become a global leader in agricultural safety, aiming to reduce fatalities and injuries among farmers worldwide. We are dedicated to sustainable innovation, continuously improving our technology to better serve the agricultural community.
Our Founders
AirAgri was co-founded by brothers James and Paul Diamond. James, the CEO, has a background in technology and business, while Paul offers expertise in animal husbandry and farm management. Their combined knowledge and passion for agriculture drive the company’s mission and innovation.
Our Market
We operate on a freemium model with a scalable paid subscription service, making our solutions accessible to farms of all sizes. Our Hardware as a Service (HaaS) offering ensures that farmers can benefit from the latest technology without prohibitive upfront costs.
Commitment to Sustainability
AirAgri is committed to sustainable innovation. We strive to support the well-being of rural communities, ensuring that our advancements enhance safety and productivity and contribute to the long-term sustainability of farming practices.
Join Us
At AirAgri, we believe the future of farming lies in the seamless integration of technology and traditional agricultural practices. Join us in our mission to revolutionise farm safety and efficiency, ensuring every farmer can work confidently and return home safely every day.
For more information, visit www.airagri.com.au or contact us at [email protected]
Grains Group and Livestock Group Sponsors
Thank you to our Grains Group and Livestock Group sponsors for supporting the VFF and its members.
Pig Group Sponsors
Thank you to our Pig Group sponsors for supporting the VFF and its members.
Interested in joining the VFF as a Partner?
To discuss what might be possible so we can tailor a proposal, please contact us via: [email protected]
