Future Farming: productive, competitive and sustainable

Farmers standing next to Quad bike On 23 April 2008 the Victorian Government launched the Future Farming strategy to improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of farm businesses.

Future Farming outlines new support and services for farm businesses and rural communities - to help them make decisions about their future and meet the challenges of uncertain prices and demand, climate change and competitive global markets.

We will deliver these services through our Farm Services Victoria division - part of the Agriculture and Fisheries Group. Through the strategy, we will deliver better tailored and targeted services to meet the needs of farm businesses and to match industry needs.

The Future Farming strategy will invest $205 million over four years across seven broad Action Areas to build a strong and secure future for the farming sector.

Future Farming strategy part 1

Silos next to Hay stack

Message from the Premier
Message from the Minister
Table of contents
Future Farming highlights
A new era in farming

Future Farming strategy part 2

Action 1: Boosting productivity through technology and changes in farming practices
Action 2: Building skills and attracting young people to farming
Action 3: Understanding and managing climate change

Future Farming strategy part 3

Action 4: Strengthening land and water management
Action 5: Helping farming families to secure their futures
Action 6: Developing new products and securing new markets
Action 7: Transporting products to market
Summary of funded actions

Future Farming strategy full version

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