Welcome to the Science and Research web pages of the Department of Primary Industries. Our Department places a high priority on world class science, and conduct innovative, practical and focused research servicing the needs of primary industries, natural resource industries and the environment in Victoria.

Science programs are delivered through the Department's Research and Development arm, Primary Industries Research Victoria (PIRVic).

Please note
From September 2007 Primary Industries Research Victoria (PRIVIC) was re-structured into two new Divisions of the Department of Primary Industries (DPI). They are Future Farming Systems Research (FFSR) and Biosciences Research Division (BRD).

We are currently redeveloping these pages to reflect the changes in our structure; however most of the content published on these pages remains current.

Research Areas
Animal Health
Animal Genetics & Genomics
Animal Production
Environmental Health & Chemistry
Landscape Systems
Marine & Freshwater
Plant Genetics & Genomics
Plant Health
Plant Production
Soil & Water