
Agriculture Victoria is part of the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR). The purpose of DJPR is to ensure Victoria’s strong economic performance by growing industries and regions. Agriculture research and innovation is delivered via an “innovation ecosystem” that converges government, industry/agribusiness and academia/knowledge centres with a clear focus on science and technology for productivity and biosecurity outcomes.

Dairy Australia is the national services body for dairy farmers and the industry. Its role is to help farmers adapt to a changing operating environment, and achieve a profitable, sustainable dairy industry. Dairy Australia acts as the ‘investment arm’ of the industry, investing in projects that can’t be done efficiently by individual farmers or companies.

The Gardiner Dairy Foundation purpose is to maximise benefits to the Victorian dairy industry and dairy communities. It’s mission is to work cooperatively with industry organisations and stakeholders to improve the Victorian dairy industry and to help foster innovation, enhance capability and act as a catalyst for change.