Future Farming Actions
Future Farming Strategy
The Future Farming Strategy is split in to seven action areas, Future Farming projects sit under these groupings.
You can view information on the actions and then click through for further information and details on the projects.
Complete sections of the Future Farming Strategy document launched in April 2008.
Action 1
Boosting productivity through new technology and changes in farming practices
Access to the latest agricultural research and technology is essential for Victorian farmers and farm businesses to meet future challenges and remain competitive in domestic and overseas markets. Future Farming is investing $103.5 million to expand agricultural research, development and practice change services in Victoria.
Action 2
Building skills and attracting young people to farming
Building farm sector skills and attracting young people to farming are essential strategies for renewal of farming businesses and building resilient rural communities. The future of the farm sector – and regional Victoria – depends on more young people seeing farming as a dynamic, diverse and sustainable career.
Action 3
Understanding and managing climate change
Victorian farmers and farm businesses need sound information and business plans to meet the opportunities and challenges of climate change. In Victoria, average annual temperatures are projected to rise by 0.3 to 1.6 degrees Celsius by 2030. Farmers and farm businesses are likely to experience a drop in average rainfall and greater frequency and severity of droughts, storms and bushfires. Increased soil degradation and erosion are also likely and trees stressed by fires and drought will be more vulnerable to insect and disease attack.
Action 4
Strengthening land and water management
Managing environmental risks and adapting more sustainable farming practices are essential to successful, productive agriculture. Victorian farmers and farm businesses face intense competition for scarce water resources, and are also increasingly subject to community expectations and scrutiny about farming methods and environmental impacts
Action 5
Helping farm families to secure their futures
The success of Victoria's farm businesses relies on their ability to stay ahead of their competitors in an increasingly competitive global environment. Agricultural production in Victoria is highly export-focused, with some industries such as dairy, exporting more than 65 per cent of their produce. Farm businesses must develop new products, identify and secure new markets, and maintain access to existing markets to thrive and grow in the future.
Action 6
Developing new products and securing new markets
The success of Victoria's farm businesses relies on their ability to stay ahead of their competitors in an increasingly competitive global environment. Agricultural production in Victoria is highly export-focused, with some industries such as dairy, exporting more than 65 per cent of their produce.
Action 7
Transporting products to market
Farm businesses rely on access to reliable and economical transport options to deliver their products to domestic and international markets in the best condition, in the most efficient manner. An efficient and competitive rail network is in the best interests of Victorian farmers, exporters and industry.
