Food production
Discussion paper
National Food Security Strategy: discussion paper
This discussion paper outlines the principles, priority areas and whole-of-system considerations to shape the scope of Feeding Australia: National Food Security Strategy. Key priorities outlined in the paper include resilient supply chains, productivity, innovation and economic growth and competition. While Australia has a world class food system, it cannot afford to be complacent.
Report
Towards a state of the food system report for Australia
This report helps to build an evidence base for how Australia's food system could evolve, highlighting gaps and biases in reporting, and developing practical strategies for overcoming these. It recommends a more holistic view, taking into account a balanced set of economic, sustainability, equity and health outcomes.
Policy report
National food security preparedness green paper
This green paper aims to deepen understanding of food security and inform policymaking in a changing geopolitical and technological context. It outlines 14 policy options including centralising the coordination, and decentralising the delivery, of preparedness activities; establishing accountability; and embedding food security as a national security priority and a key element of Australia’s engagement across...
Report
Food for thought: the opportunities and challenges for Australia's food and beverage manufacturing industry
This report examines the post-farm gate manufacturing side of food production and the opportunities for expanding innovation and adding value. It presents 23 recommendations to support the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.
Report
An essential ingredient: the food supply chain workforce
The report provides a comprehensive view of the challenges faced by the food supply chain workforce. The report presents a series of actionable recommendations, focusing on areas that can be addressed through the national skills system — particularly the three key pillars of vocational education and training, higher education and migration.