Horticulture
In 2009-10 the horticulture industry in Australia was valued at $8.4 billion and in Victoria at $2.4 billion per annum. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated that 3375 businesses in Victoria are involved in horticultural activities. Of those businesses, most are concerned with the production of vegetables, fruit (particularly pome fruit, citrus, stone fruit and berries), nuts and grapes.
DPI is focussed on partnering with other service providers where there is a shared benefit and co-investment.
The key aim is for DPI to deliver its target to double horticulture and farm forestry productivity growth by 2020 and grow the adaptive capacity of the industry.
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2011 Services to Horticulture Producers
We have published the 2011 update to our horticulture services. We continue to offer services to help Victorian producers increase productivity.
Summerfruit Videos
Find out about the trade opportunities for Victorian summerfuit producers by watching these videos which feature interviews from overseas markets.
FARMVIEW Videos
This series visits Victorian growers to find out what’s working and what’s not. Tune in for great stories and practical tips to boost your business.
Horticulture Industry Network
Increasing collaboration and the rate of practice change in horticulture and farm forestry.
Climate ready horticulture
Sign up for this enewsletter for the latest research, on-farm management options, seasonal outlooks and long-term forecasts.
Horticulture Service Provider Network
Free professional development sessions for service providers plus access to the latest R&D, new tools and resources.
Victoria's Vegetable Industry Profile
Read about the location, structure and financial performance of Victoria's vegetable industries
