Media Releases

armers, industry leaders and regional stakeholders from across Victoria are set to converge in Ballarat this June, with tickets now officially on sale for the 2026 Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Conference.  The event will take place on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 June 2026 at the Goods…

The Victorian Farmers Federation United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (VFF UDV) is continuing to support dairy farmers impacted by ongoing payment delays from Frestine Dairy Australia, with some suppliers who ceased supply in April still unpaid for milk produced in March.…

Victoria’s peak farming body has released a sweeping 20-point plan that demands all major parties commit to the strongest farmland protections in Australia ahead of the Victorian state election in November. The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF)’s Victorian Farmland Protection Plan calls for…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the appointment of new Victorian Government ministers, in particular Michaela Settle as Victoria’s new Minister for Agriculture and Regional Development and Harriet Shing as Minister for Water, and looks forward to working constructively with both ministers…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging farmers, businesses and community members across Northern Victoria to have their say before submissions close for the Murray–Darling Basin Authority Basin Plan Review. The VFF has developed a dedicated suite of resources available…

Australia’s peak farming bodies have today stood shoulder to shoulder on the banks of theMurray River, calling on the Federal Government to draw a line in the sand and rule out furtherwater buybacks that leave food production and regional communities…

Minyip cropping farmer Ryan Milgate has been named as the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) incoming President following the closure of nominations for a number of VFF representative positions.  Mr Milgate will be joined by Ballan livestock farmer Scott Young as VFF Vice- President.  The pair are…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) own analysis shows further water buybacks are unlikely to deliver significant improvements in environmental objectives across the Basin and zero improvements in any Victorian river systems including the Victorian…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says today’s National Cabinet outcomes fall short of delivering the certainty farmers need, warning that more must be done to give farmers confidence. VFF President Brett Hosking said while the Federal Government’s temporary fuel excise…

VFF STATEMENT: In response to free public transport announcement from the Victorian Government To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President, Brett Hosking:“Victorian farmers welcome today’s announcement by the Premier to make public transport free, following calls from the farming community.”…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s (DEECA) efforts to strengthen Emergency Water Supply Points (EWSPs) across Victoria, providing critical support for farmers and rural communities during drought and other emergencies. DEECA has…

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says local farmers have been sold out and will be the big losers in a newly minted free-trade agreement signed between Australia and the European Union (EU). VFF President Brett Hosking said it was clear the…