Victoria’s early warning mosquito surveillance program has identified the Japanese encephalitis virus in two mosquito traps in the state’s north (Moira Shire). If you live in or visit northern Victoria, particularly inland riverine regions and near the Murray River, you…
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: …
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…
Notice is given that the 46th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Victorian Farmers Federation (ACN 079 980 304) (VFF) will be held at: Date of Meeting: Wednesday 19 February 2025 Time of Meeting: 10:00am Place of Meeting: Customer Insight Centre Theatre, Telstra,…
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…
Dear Member, I trust you had safe and festive Christmas and enjoyed some well-deserved rest ahead of what promises to be a busy year. Unfortunately for some of you, the past few weeks have been spent battling huge bushfires across…
We’ve welcomed the Federal Government’s Disaster Recovery Allowance for those impacted by the Grampians National Park and Macedon Ranges bushfires and is praising local communities and farmers for heeding warnings ahead of the blazes. VFF President Brett Hosking said while farming impact…
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has today announced the outcome of its elections for VFF President and Vice-President, as well as a number of VFF commodity group roles. VFF Returning Officer Brendan Tatham congratulated all successful office bearers as the…
Victoria is starting to dry out and that means more risk of bushfires. With the support of the Victorian Government and as part of the Emergency Fodder Support Program, we’re reminding truck transport operators to pre-register their details with us.…
The Victorian Farmers Federation Making our Farms Safer Project (VFF MOFS)is aiming to tackle the scourge of mental health in rural communities bylaunching the new ‘Harvesting Change’ handbook for farmers. VFF Vice-President and Chair of the Making our Farmers Safer…
We’ve welcomed the Victorian Government recognising farming as a priority sector to boost the state’s productivity, but says a clear strategy to protect important agricultural land is required. In response to the Economic Growth Statement released today, VFF President Emma…
We’ve partnered with leading Australian farm safety software developer AirAgri to fast-track farmers access to new technology to enhance on-farm safety. VFF Vice-President Danyel Cucinotta said the partnership aims to reduce the overrepresentation of on-farm injury and death through the…