A commitment by the Federal Government to develop a new national food strategy has been welcomed by grains industry groups.
The announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins detailed plans to commit $3.5 million to develop a Feeding Australia strategy and establishing a National Food Council.
Grain Central reported that Grain Producers Australia welcomed the news and committed to working with the government to support the resilience of the grains supply chain.
GPA chair Barry Large said the strategic policy planning commitment represented multiple challenges and opportunities for all Australian grain producers.
“Pragmatic outcomes, which recognise and incentivise what grain producers already do very well on-farm, and other initiatives to ensure we can continue growing more high-quality grains, are vital to the strategy’s future success and implementation – and for our trading partners,” Mr Large said.
GPA chief executive Colin Bettles said the Labor Government’s plans to examine the potential for domestic biofuels feedstock industry, in the announced food security strategy, presented good opportunities for grain producers and industry.
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