Victoria produces around 26 per cent of Australia's agriculture and food production from just three per cent of the Australia’s arable land.

DPI enables Victoria’s agriculture and food sectors to maintain and enhance their reputation for world-class food by sustainably increasing wealth, employment and investment in regional communities.

What's New

Future Farming
The Victorian Government’s Future Farming strategy is investing $212 million over four years to deliver new services and policies to the farming sector as it faces the challenges of the future.

Mercurio's Menu
DPI has sponsored a new TV series, Mercurio's Menu, which showcases the quality, abundance and diversity of food and wine from some of Victoria’s most passionate producers.

Drought Information for Victoria
The Victorian Government, through DPI, offers a range of services for Victorian farmers.

National Livestock Identification System
The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) is Australia's system for identifying and tracking beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats.