The Victorian Farmers Federation’s 2025 Livestock Conference is coming to Bendigo this year on July 17. We’ve got a jam-packed lineup of speakers this year including: Also in attendance will be VFF President Brett Hosking, new VFF CEO Charlie Thomas…
We’re urging a solution after the sudden halt of a northern Victorian knackery’s stock disposal service has left some farmers without access to the critical service. VFF Livestock Group President Scott Young said the VFF is working with Agriculture Victoria…
Don’t miss the 2025 VFF Grains Conference on 17 March at the Horsham Golf Club. It’s your chance to hear from an impressive roster of speakers covering transport, land use conflict, sustainability, market updates and farm safety. Drawing upon the…
We’ve welcomed millions in much needed Victorian Government drought funding assistance for South West farmers amidst record-breaking dry conditions. VFF President Emma Germano said the $13.53 million funding package would be used to help give farmers the tools needed to…
The Victorian Government’s decision to extend the unprotection order for dingoes is a common sense move that will ensure farmers are equipped with the tools needed to protect their livestock. VFF President Emma Germano said the decision follows months of sustained advocacy…
We’re excited to share with you the VFF’s General Policy Platform. It provides a record of the policy positions adopted and agreed to by Victorian farmers and is the culmination of a rigorous policy setting process undertaken by the VFF Policy Council,…
The green lighting of Melbourne’s Airport’s third runway will be an economic boom for Victoria’s agriculture industry and enable the sector to solidify itself as Australia’s most valuable agriculture exporter. VFF President Emma Germano backed the expansion and said the move would…
Your latest edition of the Victorian Farmer magazine is here! Covering all the issues you need to know and going behind the scenes of the VFF, this edition explores the issues around renewable energy, local rates, water buybacks, challenges facing our…
Agriculture Victoria is seeking up-to-date data to better understand how wild dogs and dingoes are affecting Victorian livestock farmers. The Livestock Predation Survey will collect data from farmers about incidents of livestock predation by wild dogs and dingoes on their…
We’ve welcomed the partnership between Agriculture Victoria and Halter in trialling the use of virtual fencing technology at the government’s Ellinbank Smartfarm.  VFF President Emma Germano said the move was a forward step towards making the technology accessible to…
At the most recent Sheep Producers Australia (SPA) Policy Council the VFF Livestock council advocated for hook tracking  for sheep and lamb to be added to the list of SPA strategic policy priorities, SPA is taking this forward and will…
The VFF says the federal Labor government’s decision to ban live sheep sea exports could have dire consequences for Victorian farmers and demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the entire agricultural industry. VFF President Emma Germano said the move has sent…