Dairying in Victoria

Dairying in Victoria I Main Dairy Production Regions in Victoria

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Dairying in Victoria

Victoria dominates the dairy industry in Australia, producing over 60% of fresh milk and 75% of manufactured dairy products in the country. The industry is focused on the production of milk for maunfacturing purposes whereas in other States it is mainly based on the fresh milk market. Victoria's dairy industry is internationally competetive because its low cost pasture-based systems and clean green (environmental) image.

Victoria's temperate climate and natural resources enable year round grazing of quality pastures grown using relatively low cost irrigation water or with rainfall alone. Victorian farmers have adopted new or improved technologies, with milk production increasing by 5% over the past decade.

The Victorian Government is working with agribusiness to improve Victoria's food industry even further. The Department of Primary Industries, Victoria (DPI) is collaborating with industry, farmers and local communities to develop and implement sustainable production systems which are critical for the long term viability of agricultural and food industries.

For detailed information on the Victorian dairy industry - see Industry Fact Sheet - Dairying in Victoria

For detailed information on DPI's dairy industry strategy - refer to Dairy Strategy

Main Dairy Production Regions in Victoria