This year's VFF AGM took place as part of the VFF's 29th Annual Conference where more than 400 farmers from across Victoria came to set the policy agenda for Australia's largest State farmer organisation.

"We have achieved a lot together over these three years," Mr Ramsay said.

"Whilst I have worked hard to represent the interests of Victorian farmers and we have enjoyed wins along the way on issues ranging from the National Water Plan to the lifting of the State's genetically modified canola moratorium, there is still more to be done.

"Emissions trading was a large focus of my president's speech this year and the challenges agriculture will face under an Australian Emissions Trading Scheme, or additional regulation, will have to be managed through a combination of strong leadership and strong understanding."

Looking to the future, Mr Ramsay said the VFF has an important role to play in developing policy that protects Victorian farming communities.

"Climate change, competition for land use, reduced water allocations and environmental restrictions, are some of the issues that I will be focusing on in the coming year," he said.

"As I've said before, succession planning is not only important for family farms but is also critical to the ongoing success of farm lobby groups such as the VFF.

"I am particularly proud of the VFF Young Agribusiness Professionals Group (VFF YAPs) and congratulate one of their members today, Bridgewater grains farmer Andrew Broad, on his election as VFF Vice President.

"The fact that we have so many young members keen to contribute to the organisation, I believe, is an indication of the strength of our Federation."

Bob Watters and Sue Finger were elected to the positions of VFF deputy president and VFF treasurer respectively.