Landholders across Victoria are being supported to integrate more trees into their farming systems, following an extension of the Victorian Trees on Farms (VToF) Program.
The program and Professional Service Provider Register has been extended to 1 November 2026, giving eligible landholders more time to apply for grants to establish trees on their properties.
Through the Victorian Trees on Farms Program, landholders can access grants of up to $40,000 to deliver on-ground works such as shelterbelts, riparian planting and revegetation projects.
The program supports farmers to improve productivity and build resilience, while delivering environmental benefits including better soil health, reduced erosion, increased carbon sequestration and enhanced biodiversity.
Agriculture Victoria Acting Executive Director Forestry and Fibre Industry Liam Costello said the extension would support more landholders to take part in the program.
‘This program is about helping farmers integrate trees into their properties in practical ways that support their business and the long-term health of their land,’ Mr Costello said.
‘The extension gives more landholders the opportunity to plan and deliver planting projects that improve productivity, resilience and environmental outcomes.’
Mr Costello said trees on farms also play an important role in strengthening Victoria’s farming systems for the future.
‘Integrating trees into farming systems can deliver multiple benefits, from shelter for livestock to improved soil and water outcomes, while supporting sustainable land management.’
The Victorian Government has invested more than $1.5 billion to support industry transition, impacted workers and communities, and the management and future use of Victoria’s forests.
The VToF program builds on the Victorian Government’s broader investment in plantation development and farm forestry, helping landholders diversify income and make the most of their land.
