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VFF coordinates fodder drive

By Geoff Adams

Jan 12, 2026

Farmers should contact VFF as soon as possible if they have fodder to donate. Photo by contributed

VFF is coordinating fodder relief for farmers affected by the devastating Victorian bushfires.

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As part of our agreement with the Victorian Government, the VFF has enacted the Emergency Fodder Support Program to coordinate the donation of fodder and deliver it to bushfire-hit impacted farmers across Victoria.

VFF president Brett Hosking said work was under way to get fodder to livestock immediately and over the preceding weeks.

“It is very difficult to access much of the bushfire zone at the moment, but the VFF is working with other agencies such as Agriculture Victoria, the Victorian Government, local government authorities and organisations such to get fodder to where it is needed,” Mr Hosking said.

“I’ve seen some of the scenes in central Victoria and the level of devastation is horrible.

“Our number one priority is to get emergency fodder as soon as possible to fire impacted farms.”

Impacted farmers seeking fodder and those wishing to donate fodder can register on the VFF website at https://www.vff.org.au/vff-emergency-fodder-program/ or call VFF on 1300 882 833.

Farmers can also request and offer agistment via the VFF website.

Mr Hosking said it was important that farmers and landowners with fodder to donate contact the VFF as soon as possible.