Agriculture has lost its ability to influence Government. Our numbers are no longer sufficient to be effective in achieving positive outcomes.

Our markets have taken control of our farm gate price, which is impacting on farming families to receive a fair share of the consumer dollar. This has been putting at risk those businesses that provide services to agriculture and the employment of country people. In order to wrestle back control of our farm gate price your support is vital.

Our aim is to bring together agriculture and business to achieve real change for the future of our rural communities. We acknowledge our city cousins who value the quality of our rural produce and pay a fair price.

That quality and supply is being put at risk as farmers are struggling against the lack of transparency in the supply chain and the increase of unrestricted imports from overseas. Many of these products are subsidized and in many instances do not meet the same standards as those enforced on farmers in this country.

It is our mission to grow the Membership of Ag-Biz Alliance to allow effective lobbying in all areas of Government and the supply chain, thus achieve our aims below.

• To increase the share of consumer dollars returned to farmers. (Better farm gate price)
• To regain the ability of Rural Victorians to influence Government when making decisions.
• To explore all marketing opportunities and grow competition for farm commodities in all markets.
• To explore ways for all rural businesses to reduce their costs.
• To ensure all imported foods and goods meet Australia's food safety and quality Standards.
• To encourage a more level playing field for Australian Farmers.