First Peoples Agriculture Services

How we work

We seek to:

• understand your cultural protocols and land management needs
• identify your food and fibre production priorities
• connect you with experts and relevant networks
• build helpful relationships.

How we can support you

We can provide access to technical support and advice on:

• soil health and land capability
• farm planning
• bushfoods and botanicals production
• irrigation planning
• biosecurity management
• livestock and horticulture production
• relevant grant opportunities.

We can also connect you to

• other Agriculture Victoria programs and external service providers
• the Djakitjuk Djanga Native Food Community of Practice (CoP) - First Peoples who share knowledge, build capability and strengthen the native food and botanicals sector.

Partner with our team

If you are ready to explore your food and fibre production goals, please contact our team. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to support your aspirations.

To find out more about First Peoples Agriculture Service (FPAS) or the Djakitjuk Djanga CoP, email fpas@agriculture.vic.gov.au

10 years of working with Aboriginal landholders in Victoria

In 2025 we reviewed our service to understand what has worked well, and how we can improve support for First Peoples in agriculture.

Several First Peoples organisations shared their reflections on the service.

They told us that:

• our team helps participants turn ideas into practical action and enterprise development
• engagement is respectful, and grounded in self-determination and supports two-way knowledge sharing
• strong, long-term relationships have formed between First Peoples landholders, Agriculture Victoria and partner agencies
• participant-led activities ensure relevance and accessibility
• participants value the delivery, content, and outcomes, which includes increased skills and business growth.

Working with the First Peoples Agriculture Services

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