We want to update you all as the recovery efforts continue around the clock to help those impacted by these devastating bushfires. In addition to getting fodder into these bushfire zones, we’ve been working behind the scenes with the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments to secure more sorely needed support. …
As the recovery from our devastating continues, it’s so important that we look out for each other and are aware of the mental health support services that are available to you. The National Centre for Farmer Health has a fantastic…
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…
We’ve activated our 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…
We’re continuing to work closely with Agriculture Victoria as multiple emergency level, major bushfires remain out of control across the Victoria this afternoon. In many cases it remains too dangerous with active bushfires to do impact assessments, but rest assured…
You’ll play an important role by helping to guide advocacy, policy, engaging our members and helping to pave the future of the Victorian grains industry. Nominations are now open representing the regions of: All eligible voting members of the VFF Grains Group can nominate/ support…
Our team is taking a breather from Friday 19 December 2025 and will be back on deck from Monday 5 January 2026. You can still contact us in the meantime and we’ll be back in touch once we return. From all of…
You can help shape the future of Victoria’s grains industry by nominating to be a VFF Grains Councillor. You’ll play an important role by helping to guide advocacy, policy, engaging our members and helping to pave the future of the…
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 Farmers Federation…
We’ve 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 Brett Hosking said the move…
With one year to go until Victorians go to the polls, the 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. “Victorian farms are…
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…