The rally, organised by the Manangatang branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF), followed a 20km/h speed reduction that was made on the Mallee Highway by VicRoads last week.

Manangatang grain grower and VFF branch president Brian Barry said despite intense lobbying by the Manangatang community about the condition of the road, there had been no advance warning or consultation with the townspeople about the speed reduction.