The Victorian Potato Industry Strategic Plan 2015-2020 has been developed under the guidance of representatives of the Victorian potato industry. It commenced with a workshop hosted by the Victorian (Note: this document does not meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines).
Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) in January 2015 involving over 30 people. Participants included producers of
fresh, processed and seed potatoes, merchants, potato processors and representatives from DEDJTR, ViCSPA, VFF, HIA and AUSVEG. A working group was
subsequently formed to help with and oversee the development of the plan.
This plan has been produced to help guide areas of focus for future investment and research and development for the Victorian potato industry. A key
component of it has been obtaining grass-roots input into its development, with workshops held in Ballarat and Warragul involving producers, processors,
researchers and service providers.