Ryan Maloney

Ryan Maloney

Farmer rights at stake

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…

View the latest VFF Annual Report

With the 46th Annual General Meeting of the VFF being held recently in Melbourne, our latest Annual Report is now available to view. A huge thanks to the members who attended today to have their say on the future of…

Spotlight on farm crime

Farm crime remains a significant problem in rural Victoria, costing communities millions. We recently caught up with Victoria Police’s farm crime coordination unit head Inspector Paul Hargreaves to discuss the best ways farmers can help deter crooks. Increasing security, signage,…

VFF Board Communique January 2025 

Recently the newly appointed VFF Board met for the first time to scope the year ahead and get to work delivering on behalf of all VFF members.  We are thrilled to formally announce the full makeup of the VFF Board: …

VFF in the news: Priorities for 2025

There was plenty on the agenda when VFF President Brett Hosking caught up with the AgWatchers Podcast team recently to record their latest episode. VFF priorities for 2025 Farmer representation on a national level Transmission lines and renewable energy infrastructure…

VFF surveys bushfire damage

Much need rain has fallen across parts of the state recently, helping to reduce the fire risk. For some, unfortunately it’s too little, too late. Last week, a host of VFF representatives including President Brett Hosking and Vice-President Peter Star…