5,400 new workers expected over 2025–28
20,200 new workers expected over 2025–35
Victoria is Australia’s second largest agricultural producer, and the largest producer of dairy, grapes, sheep meat, fruit, nuts and vegetables. Victoria’s rapidly expanding food and fibre exports reached a record high of $20.1 billion in 2023–24.19
The industry will continue to grow, with 5,400 new workers anticipated over 2025–28, including in jobs like livestock farming and crop farming.
Agribusiness needs more skilled workers with digital, business, risk management and marketing skills.
Emerging roles in agribusiness include agricultural and agritech technicians, agricultural consultants, and agricultural research scientists. Food and fibre entrepreneurs are also needed to take products to international markets.
Occupations in demand in agriculture, forestry and fishing
| Occupations in demand | Pathways into the sector |
|---|---|
| Livestock farmers | Certificate III in Agriculture |
| Crop farmers | Certificate III in Agriculture |
| Agriculture, forestry and horticulture plant operators | Certificate III in Forest Operations |
Source: DJSIR and VSA modelling, 2025.
Emerging occupations in agribusiness
| Emerging occupations | Pathways into the sector |
|---|---|
| Agriculture and agritech technicians | Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Agronomy) |
| Agricultural consultants | Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management |
| Agricultural research scientists | Diploma of Applied Agronomy |
Source: Agriculture Victoria (2025), Skills in agriculture; Victorian Skills Gateway (2025), Featured agriculture, horticulture and agribusiness jobs.
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