Food and Agribusiness Roadmap: unlocking value‑adding growth opportunities for Australia

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Narrator:  The Food and Agribusiness Sector is a vital contributor to the Australian Economy

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and presents a key source of growth for the nation over the coming decades.

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However, climate change, geopolitical instability and technological advances are impacting the sector faster than ever before.

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Our previous successes cannot be sustained through productivity improvements alone and Australian businesses must now work harder to develop unique differentiators that would generate future growth.

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A global and value adding focus is a must.

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Australia’s Food and Agribusiness Sector has the potential to strengthen its position as a small but significant exporter of sustainable, authentic, healthy, high quality and consistent products.

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To realise this vision, strategic decisions must be made today.

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We must ask what unique strengths can Australian businesses leverage to remain internationally competitive?

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What global opportunities should the sector prioritise to generate sustained growth?

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What emerging technologies can unlock these opportunities?

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And how can Government, research, education and businesses better collaborate.

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Drawing on our deep industry and business connections and the world class research expertise of our 5,000 science professionals, our Food and Agribusiness Roadmap outlines unique strategic insights into each of these questions and more.

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Download your copy today and lead the change.

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