Media Releases
Rethink needed as AEMO flags huge VNI West cost blowout
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the Victorian Government must 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…
Energy transition must not trample farmers’ rights
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has 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…
Basin Plan Evaluation paints deceptive picture
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the recently released 2025 Basin Plan Evaluation 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…
VFF Statement: Lifting restrictions on US beef imports to Australia
To be attributed to Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) President, Brett Hosking: “There’s no second chance when it comes to protecting Australia’s multi-billion dollar livestock industry from the threat of any biosecurity risks.” “Australia produces some of the cleanest, safest and…
VFF and Nutrien Ag Solutions team up to help drought-hit Victorians
The Victorian Farmers Federation (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…
Geelong truck wash closure leaves huge biosecurity gap
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says the announcement that the Geelong truck will cease operations in September will leave a gaping hole in the state’s biosecurity safety net and is calling on the Victorian Government to overhaul the failing network.…
Bolstered drought cash a step in the right direction
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says 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…
Rates rort hurting farmers: VFF reveals biggest farm rate rise offenders
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) says 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…
Government support urged as fallen stock concerns grow
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging the Victorian Government to step up and deliver immediate support to drought-affected livestock producers by introducing a targeted rebate scheme for fallen stock collection costs. The VFF has made the request as it…
New water projects welcomed by Victorian farmers
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the announcement by the Victorian and Federal Governments of new funding for water infrastructure and environmental projects in northern Victoria. The Commonwealth Government will provide $132 million for the Broken Reconfiguration Project, $1.38…
Water buyback halt needed to protect rural communities
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is backing the Victorian Government’s call to halt water buybacks, warning they pose a serious threat to rural communities and the future of Australian food production. VFF Water Council Chair Andrew Leahy said the practice…
VFF urges wild dog controls in the North West as drought ramps up pressure
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently strengthen wild dog management programs, particularly in light of the mounting impact seen in North-West Victoria and where non-lethal controls have failed to protect livestock. VFF Vice-President…