Victorian organic industry initiatives
Funding:
- Victorian Organic Sector Action Plan: Food Innovation for a Regional Sustainable Tomorrow (FIRST) - $40,000
- Victorian Organic Products Directory: Future Farming Systems - $40,000
The Victorian Government has invested in the Victorian organic industry to ensure its sustainable future through two recent initiatives:
The development of the Victorian Organic Sector Action Plan is designed to provide direction for the profitable and sustainable growth of the organic sector in Victoria. The action plan was developed in consultation with the newly formed Victorian Organic Industry Committee (VOICe) and is the culmination of extensive input from across the sector. The plan identifies key opportunities for the production of organic food in Victoria and suggests clear actions to assist growth.
The Victorian Organic Products Directory features more than 400 certified organic businesses, including the products and services of growers, processors, wholesalers, retailers and input providers. The directory was developed to provide the organic sector with a tool for export promotion, trade fairs and missions and a valuable reference for organic producers, suppliers and potential customers. It is designed to boost domestic and international demand for products and strengthen supply chains.