The Victorian Government strategy sets out the government's vision and commitments to drive a strong, innovative and sustainable sector over the next 10 years.
The strategy outlines 14 commitments under five key themes of Recover, Grow, Modernise, Protect and Promote.
These include commitments to strengthen local supply chains and manufacturing jobs, export world class products to more markets more often, increase access to ag-tech and research, position Victoria as a leader in low-emissions agriculture, and make agriculture a career path for more Victorians.
The Victorian Government has invested $115 million in the Victorian Budget 2020-21 to develop and deliver the strategy.
This includes $30 million to extend the popular Agricultural Energy Investment Plan that supports government partnerships with industry to build a more resilient, energy efficient and internationally competitive agriculture sector, and $50 million to upskill the next generation of farmers.
The strategy’s funding also includes $15 million to access leading ag-tech, innovative farming methods and new skills; and $20 million for the Food to Market and Pathways to Export programs, supporting infrastructure and business development projects and dedicated agriculture export resources.
To read the strategy and have your say, visit: agriculture.vic.gov.au/strategy
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