We Are Advocates For Farmers
The VFF represents the interests of farmers and regional communities to government and on industry bodies. Our members participate in the policy process through a range of forums and committees to develop our platform and campaigns.
Select from the links below to learn more about our policy and advocacy:
Farm Business
VFF Farm Business and Regional Development committee promotes a fair and competitive business environment and advocates on issues including regulation, tax, local government rates, trade and drought relief.
Water
VFF Water Council is the peak representative body for Victorian irrigators and advocates on a range of issues including water security, infrastructure, drainage and the Murray Darling Basin.
Land Management
VFF Land Management Committee provides advice on land management issues such as native vegetation, pest management, planning laws, right to farm and bushfire prevention.
Workforce & Farm Safety
In conjunction with our Workplace Relations service, the VFF lobbies government in the areas of workforce training and development, industrial relations and occupational health and safety.
Regional Development & Infrastructure
The VFF advocates for the infrastructure and services regional communities need and deserve including better roads and freight, telecommunications, community and health services.
Animal Welfare & Biosecurity
The VFF is a leading voice on farm animal welfare concerns and protecting farm businesses from biosecurity threats.
Recent Submissions
VFF responses to government on current issues. View all submissions →
VFF Supplementary Submission to the 2020-21 Victorian State Budget
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is pleased to provide this supplementary budget submission. Since February when we provided…
Independent Assessment of Social and Economic Conditions in the Basin
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment to the Independent Assessment of Social and…
Multi Jurisdictional Management and Execution of the MDBP
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) welcomes the opportunity to provide comment to the Senate Select Committee on the…
Policy Council
The VFF Policy Council is the organisation’s peak policymaking body, underpinning the organisations advocacy work. It consists of the VFF President, Vice President, Commodity Group Chairs or their nominee, the Chairs of the VFF Issues Advisory Committees (Farm Business and Regional Development, Land Management and Water Council) and the President of the VFF Industrial Association.
Featured Campaigns
Take a look at our campaigns to see what the VFF is up to and how you can get involved. View all campaigns →
Protect Our Rivers
The VFF’s campaign to say NO to camping on licensed river frontage Farmers care for the rivers and the riparian land they manage. The Victorian…
Get Back on Track: Build Murray Basin Rail
Calling for Support The VFF is calling on the Victorian and Federal Governments to commit to fully funding the Murray Basin Rail Project as originally…
Fair Rates for Farmers
In 2020 the VFF wrote to all Local Government Councils seeking their acknowledgement of the rating inequity faced by Victorian farmers and to ensure that…
Have Your Say
The VFF regularly consults its members on current issues and government consultations. To get involved, get in touch with the VFF Policy Team at policyteam@vff.org.au.
