We’re calling on the Victorian Government to rethink the viability of the VNI West Transmission Project after the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) revealed huge cost blowouts to the project in a report released overnight. AEMO’s 2025 Electricity Network Options Report…
This week the Victorian Parliament will vote to consider sweeping changes to the VicGrid Stage 2 Bill- a move that would grant VicGrid new powers to continue steamrolling landholders in the way of new renewable energy infrastructure across Victoria. Ahead…
We’ve reacted with concern following recent comments from Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio, warning that the State Government’s energy transition risks alienating the very communities it needs most. While the VFF supports the shift to renewable energy, VFF President Brett Hosking…
We’ve called out the recently released 2025 Basin Plan Evaluation as it portrays a deliberately deceiving snapshot of the Murray-Darling Basin and ignores the real-world reality facing farmers and communities in the region. VFF Water Council Chair and Murrabit dairy…
We’re reiterating calls that traceability must play a key role in protecting Australia’s livestock industry following the lifting restrictions on US beef imports to Australia. VFF President Brett Hosking said “there’s no second chance when it comes to protecting Australia’s…
The community spirit is well and truly alive on the Bass Coast. Last weekend a group of volunteers, including some VFF members and representatives were busily collecting donations of hay and non-perishables for drought-stricken farmers. What started small ended up…
We’re excited to introduce you to our new and dedicated Drought Support Advisor, Kim Tupper. Kim’s already hit the ground running to help farmers access existing drought support grants, coordinate well-being events and act as a critical link between farmers…
Didn’t get the chance to join the recent ‘Help protect your farm with WFI Insurance webinar’? A recording of the session is now available, so you can view it whenever suits you! Watch as VFF CEO Charlie Thomas joins WFI’s…
There are a number of Victorian drought support services currently on offer to help farmers battling through drought conditions: Victorian Drought Support Program: The VFF has partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions to provide Victorian farmers with dedicated drought support resources.…
The VFF has partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions to provide Victorian farmers with dedicated drought support resources as they continue to face record-breaking drought conditions. The new Nutrien Ag Solutions funded initiative is dubbed the Victorian Drought Support Program and…
The VFF says an additional $75m in Victorian Government drought support funding is a step in the right direction as parts of the state continue to face record drought conditions. VFF President Brett Hosking said the continued support is sorely needed and…
Evidence of some Victorian local government councils slugging huge rate rises on farmers shows the Victorian Government’s local government rate capping policy isn’t working. VFF President Brett Hosking said farmers continue to get the raw end of the stick with…