The UDV is calling on Victorian dairyfarmers to vote and restore accountability and farmer-led governance at Dairy Australia by removing the Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) as a shareholder at their upcoming Annual General Meeting. UDV President Bernie Free said…
The Commonwealth government will drain another 130GL of water they can’t use from Southern Basin farming communities after Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt announced more devastating buybacks today, taking the total amount of water purchased from…
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Livestock Group Elections. Nominations are now open to fill vacancies for the following positions: Executive Committee positions require the signature of two (2) nominators. All nominators must be a current financial member of the…
A new Federation University study has revealed farmers and communities are buckling under the mental health strain posed by energy and mining developments in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee regions. The study was conducted between February and June 2025 and…
We’re saying the success of a proposed $300 million hot chips processing facility slated for Victoria’s west relies on protecting the farmland that will supply it. VFF President Brett Hosking welcomed the investment, but questioned the government’s long-term priorities. “This facility…
Our Making our Farms Safer Project will continue to help keep Victorian Farmers Safe after the Victorian Government announced a $2.6m project extension. The agreement between WorkSafe and the VFF allows us to deliver the next phase of the critical…
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.…
Some landholders in the path of the VNI West transmission project have received Section 93 notices today instigating compulsory access to your land. This is a troubling development at a busy time of year, and we want you to be informed…
As Anthony Albanese prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington this evening, we’re calling on the Federal and State Governments to ensure farmers and regional communities are not ignored in the rush to secure rare earth minerals, fuelled by mounting…
We’ve welcomed the Federal Government’s significant amendments to its proposed superannuation tax, describing the changes as a substantial improvement that will protect thousands of farming families from the worst impacts of the original policy. VFF President Brett Hosking said today’s…
In response to reports of some farmers receiving access notices from Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) for their land as part of the VNI West Transmission Project, VFF President Brett Hosking has labelled the move as ‘tone-deaf’: “We’ve consistently told TCV…
Together with our industry counterparts, we’re urging you to remain on the lookout after a recent khapra beetle detection. Khapra beetle larvae have been found in nappy pants imported to Australia. The pest, which Australia is currently free from, poses…