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Why are some Australian farmers losing faith in peak agricultural bodies to represent their interests?

National Farmers’ Federation says expectations on peak bodies are changing but rejects suggestions it prioritises agribusiness over grassroots concerns

The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2025

Power transmission line riles landholders in its path

The preferred path of high-voltage transmission through Victoria's central northwest riles up landowners as the rollout agency defends its consultations.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

Alpine dingoes at risk of extinction after Victorian government extends right to cull

At least 468 shot by government controllers last year out of an estimated population of as few as 2,640 in the state’s east, advocates say

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024

Flood-affected farmers call for more funding to build more resilient infrastructure ahead of third La Niña

The president of the Victorian Farmers Federation says producers are facing further flooding as they as they brace for a third consecutive La Niña.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

Victorian farmers face massive clean-up and costs after weeks of devastating floods

The state government estimates about 12,000 farming properties have been affected and there is still a flood threat from the Murray River.

ABC News · Nov 4, 2022

Cost of fixing regional roads destroyed by Victorian floods will be 'huge'

Hundreds of kilometres of roads have been destroyed by floods, with sections of bitumen completely lifted off highways and taken downstream in some parts of the state.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

Independent state MPs divided over Victorian Farmers Federation campaigning in their seats

Shepparton’s Suzanna Sheed says VFF should support candidates with track records but Mildura MP is happy for attention

The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2022

How does the war in Ukraine impact food supply?

Ukraine feeds 400 million people, science writer and the author Julian Cribb says, and the war with Russia is exacerbating an already alarming global food crisis.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Australians support further restrictions on foreign ownership of farmland, Vote Compass data shows

Australian voters are split on many issues but there's strong agreement on who should own Australian farms — and it's not foreigners.

ABC News · May 5, 2022

Labor defends agricultural visa scheme as farmers brace for minimum wage rise

Coalition says proposal would reduce workforce but opposition insists only changes are to source country of recruited workers

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022