Publications

DPI supports the Victorian Government's priorities and provides a strong policy focus on promoting the sustainable development of primary and energy industries. DPI's publications articulate its vision, outlines strategic plans and objectives, and promotes the department's work among stakeholders and the community.

Annual Reports
Future Farming
Primary Voice
More information

Annual Reports

DPI's Annual Report shows how the department is performing against its strategies and objectives. It is DPI’s account to the Victorian community of its performance during the year and includes reports of operations, finances and achievements against the corporate plan and budget.

2006-2007 Annual Report
The Department of Primary Industries 2006–07 Annual Report can be downloaded in the following sections:

Part One Provides an overview of DPI, the Secretary's message, the Year in Review, DPI in Context, Financial Review and strategies one and two of the Strategic Review. (PDF 1147kb) Part Two Continues with the Strategic Review of the department. (PDF 855kb)

Financial Statements and Appendices
Provides information on the Financial Report, Output Performance Measures, Functions and Services, Governance, Our People, Environmental Performance, Budget Portfolio Outcomes and additional departmental information.

(PDF 980kb)

Past DPI Annual Reports
2005-06 Annual Report
2004-05 Annual Report
2003-04 Annual Report
2002-03 Annual Report

Please note: DPI was formed in December 2002 from the transferring of the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Minerals and Petroleum output groups from the former Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE). Previous DNRE Annual Reports are available by contacting Information Victoria (external link).

Future Farming

The Victorian Government’s Future Farming strategy aims to encourage innovation, increase productivity and make the farming sector even more competitive through the use of new technologies and farming practices. It proposes fundamental changes in the way DPI provides on-farm services. Visit the Future Farming page.

Primary Voice

A free DPI newsletter for Victorian landholders. Primary Voice serves as a valuable link issues in agriculture and natural resource management, and to DPI information and services.

More information

• Growing Victoria Together: A Vision for Victoria to 2010 (external link)

• Information about the Victorian State Budget can be viewed on DPI's State Budget page, which outlines the latest DPI initiatives.

• You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the documents below. A free copy can be downloaded from Adobe Acrobat (external link).