Key Projects

Five ORL key project areas and fourteen subprojects have been developed:

1. Farming for the Future - Profitable agriculture in natural environments

1.1	New dimensions in planning agricultural landscapes
1.2	Understanding and protecting the soils of our rural landscapes
1.3	Multiple use of water in agricultural landscapes
1.4	Enhancing biodiversity in agricultural landscapes

2. More from Less - Higher value agriculture using fewer natural resources

2.1	High value crops in sustainable rural landscapes
2.2	High value livestock in sustainable rural landscapes
2.3	High value aquaculture in sustainable rural landscapes
2.4.1	Future technologies for assuring healthy and safe foods - food safety
2.4.2	Future technologies for assuring healthy and safe foods - functional foods
2.5	Precision agriculture

3. Market Forces - Improving Victoria's access to international markets

3.1	Demonstrating food integrity and improving market access
3.2	Profitable and sustainable paths to market

4. Bright Ideas - Encouraging and rewarding innovation

4.1	Fostering innovation in our rural landscapes

5. Engaging with communities - Better strategies for solving complex problems

5.1	Communities creating profitable and sustainable rural landscapes