Agriculture

Agriculture in Victoria

Victoria has 29,661 agricultural businesses employing 87,564 people.

The state's temperate climate, high quality soils and clean water help the industry produce $14.02 billion of agricultural product from 12 million hectares. This makes Victoria Australia's largest agriculture producer.

Victoria's agricultural products are processed, packaged and exported to most parts of the world. In 2017–18 Victoria exported $14.1 billion of food and fibre. This also makes Victoria Australia's largest food and fibre exporter.

To grow and maintain Victoria's strong agriculture sector, the department works with industry and on research, development and extension to improve production; connects the sector with international markets; supports industry development; and maintains effective biosecurity controls.

The new Agriculture Victoria Strategy recognises the sector's vital contribution to economic growth and its potential for enhancing social and economic wellbeing across Victoria. The plan provides direction and guidance for Agriculture Victoria's activities, aligned with the Victorian Government's aspirations for the agriculture sector and regional communities.