Agricultural Research
Victorian Long-term Agro-ecological Sites Network
| With natural competitive advantages such as excellent access to water resources, a variety of soil types and a temperate climate, Victoria produces over 25 per cent of Australia's agri-food production from just three per cent of the nation's agricultural land. Agricultural research, carried out within regional agro-ecosystems of these temperate landscapes and world class technology centres is fundamental to improving the competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural industries. The Department of Primary Industries (Victoria) divisions of Agriculture Development and Primary Industries Research Victoria (PIRVic), are concerned with improving the profitability and market competitiveness of agricultural industries whilst ensuring that such land uses and operations remain both sustainable and environmentally responsible. The Department aims to achieve these goals through its research, industry development and extension activities. Key initiatives currently in progress are: Naturally Victorian The Naturally Victorian initiative is supporting a broad range of research, demonstration and communication activities, which specifically address food safety, food quality, animal welfare and environmental assurance issues for agriculture. These activities are helping to promote and substantiate Victoria's capabilities and assist Victorian producers to remain internationally competitive. Our Rural Landscape |
Information on research activities able to be accessed from this page
Details of the Long-term Agro-ecological Sites Network can be accessed via the link at the top of the page. These will be further updated by a publications list and results database. Outcomes from a number of Agriculture Development funded projects will be progressively added to this website.
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This document was last reviewed on 20/10/2009