This report highlights risks and opportunities for Australian agriculture in the context of evolving emissions policies. While currently shielded from immediate risks, Australian agriculture must be proactive to ensure its long-term sustainability in an increasingly emissions-sensitive global economy. The report emphasises the importance of the sector prioritising robust emissions measurement, innovation and strategic trade positioning.

This paper considers how the agriculture sector can leverage stimulatory regional investment to ensure enduring economic stability and social benefits by establishing a virtuous cycle of beneficial impacts.

This paper argues that evidence-based planning for state-significant developments, such as gas mines, should balance the trade-offs between short-term economic gains and the long-term solutions for food security and ecosystem services that agriculture provides.