Agriculture

Agriculture in Victoria

Victoria has around 21,200 farm businesses, which employs an average of 77,000 people.

In 2017–18, the state's temperate climate, high quality soil and clean water helped the industry produce $14.9 billion worth of agricultural product from 11 million hectares. This makes Victoria Australia's largest agriculture producer.

In that year, Victoria also exported $14.2 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.