Today’s Commonwealth Government announcement to purchase 30,614 megalitres (ML) of water from Duxton Water has sent off alarm bells in Basin communities. VFF President Brett Hosking said the $121.3m water sale would hurt farmers and regional communities the most. “While…
You are invited to attend a webinar on local government rates and local advocacy hosted by the Victorian Farmers Federation on Thursday 20 March 2025 at 12 noon. The webinar will provide an overview of the VFF’s analysis of changes in…
Are you feeling the effects of drought or other natural disasters? Looking at succession planning or purchasing or developing your first farm? Find out more about how RIC (Regional Investment Corporation) loans can help eligible farm businesses recover, rebuild and…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says regional Victoria has been left abandoned in the wake of the Victorian and federal government’s city-centric cash splash announced earlier today. VFF President Brett Hosking said decision makers were playing politics and prioritising votes…
The below uncontested positions have been announced as part of the VFF UDV Policy Council Elections and the VFF congratulates the successful incumbent office bearers: On behalf of the entire VFF, we also thank all outgoing office bearers for their…
We’re pleased to welcome new VFF Grains Group leaders as part of the VFF Grains Council Elections. The below uncontested positions have been elected and will help represent grain growers throughout Victoria. On behalf of the entire VFF, we also…
The proposed hikes to the proposed Fire Services Levy could see some farmers forced to pay up to 400% on top of the current levy. VFF President Brett Hosking said the levy flagged by the Victorian Government would place an…
Has the European Commission set Victoria’s blueprint for farming and agriculture? VFF President Brett Hosking thinks it’s worth looking at. “It sets a blueprint of how agriculture should be treated as a fundamental pillar when planning any future strategy.” “Decision makers…
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…
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…
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…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says Victorians are paying for years of roads neglect with their lives as regional Victoria’s road toll soars more 156 per cent compared to the same time last year. VFF President Brett Hosking said the state of…