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About Agriculture and DPI

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DPI supports, regulates and promotes primary agriculture industries throughout Victoria.

The Minister for Agriculture is Peter Walsh.

Victoria’s regional produce is sold locally, and exported internationally with market opportunities growing each year.

Research conducted by DPI and in collaboration with farmers is helping improve productivity and sustainability.

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	Victorian Committee of Food Regulators Find out how the Victorian Committee of Food Regulators is working to improve regulation of Victoria's food industry.
	Industry Overview List of Victoria’s existing and emerging primary industries and their regions.
	Strategy and Policy Read how DPI regulates, improves and maintains the productivity and sustainability of Victoria’s agriculture industry.
	DPI Services for farmers and communities Access DPI’s services for farmers and rural communities to farm and promote Victoria’s produce.
	Projects and Activities DPI’s current initiatives and projects to assist and support farmers in existing and new industries.
	News and Events Stay current with agriculture news, or find dates for upcoming events, workshops, training days, and forums occurring in Victoria.
	Grants & Funding Access assistance for emergency recovery, training, or new technologies among other government funded opportunities.
	Legislation and Regulation Find acts, governing orders, Codes of Practice and more legislation relevant to the agriculture industry.