Future Farming Systems Research
DPI undertakes research and development in animal and plant production, chemistry, spatial information, soil and water science.
DPI develops innovative farming systems that brings economic value and environmental benefits in the temperate zone of south eastern Australia.
Our research focuses on increasing productivity, adapting to climate change and improving resource use efficiency and environmental outcomes for the following agricultural industries in Victoria:
Horticulture
We undertake research in:
- animal nutrition
- plant physiology
- agronomy
- environmental chemistry
- nutrient cycling
- carbon sequestration
- soil health
- water use efficiency
- water quality
- irrigation hydrology
- hydrogeology
- land use suitability and change
- farm to catchment modelling
- data management
- visualisation
- economics.
