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Introduction: To meet the food demands of a projected 9 billion people by 2050, Tasmania must leverage its agricultural strengths—such as rich soil, a favorable climate, and a premium brand—to expand its agricultural and food manufacturing sectors. The White Paper aims to enhance Tasmania’s agricultural competitiveness, addressing production, investment, and profitability challenges.
Policy Context: Under the Sustainable Agri-Food Plan 2019-23, the government aims to increase Tasmania’s farm gate value to $10 billion annually by 2050. This White Paper complements existing research and development initiatives, focusing on cost and non-cost factors affecting competitiveness.
Key Policy Responses
- Research and Innovation: Prioritize investment in RD&E to boost sustainable growth and productivity.
- Smarter Regulation: Support a regulatory environment that is proportionate and transparent.
- Investing in People: Enhance educational pathways and professional development for the agricultural workforce.
- Managing Risk and Biosecurity: Aid industry in risk planning and biosecurity measures.
- Harnessing Natural Capital: Promote sustainable use of soil, water, and natural resources.
- Capitalizing on Our Brand: Use Brand Tasmania to enhance agricultural value.
- Climate-Ready Agriculture: Support emissions reduction and climate adaptation strategies.
Emerging Priorities
- Cicular Economy and Value-Adding: Increase value from agricultural produce and reduce waste.
- Digital Transformation: Address digital skill gaps and implement efficient practices.
- Responsive to Change: Facilitate innovation and cross-sectoral connections to address new opportunities and challenges.