Crisafulli Government's long-term plan for growing primary industries' prosperity
- Work to develop a 25-year blueprint to shape the future of Queensland's primary industries to begin.
- This blueprint will be a critical component to help deliver upon our ambitious target to grow the sector's value to $30 billion by 2030
- The co-designed plan will be the largest strategic collaboration between the Queensland Government, commodities and key industry stakeholders in at least a decade.
The Crisafulli Government is embarking on a bold 25-year plan to future-proof Queensland's primary industries.
The plan will ensure the sector remains the backbone of the Queensland economy and drives growth ensuring the Crisafulli Government reaches its bold commitment of boosting Queensland's agricultural output to $30 billion by 2030.
The Crisafulli Government will work closely with farmers, industry leaders and regional communities to set the strategic vision which will be complimented by 5-year operational plans tailored to meet regional and sector needs.
Critical considerations will include the impact of global megatrends, technological advancements including agtech and diversification, advanced manufacturing, and new international trade opportunities as well as environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
For a decade, Queensland's farmers have been left to fend for themselves due to Labor's lack of support and ability to invest in the modernisation of the industry.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the Crisafulli Government was delivering a fresh start for Queensland's primary industries, after a decade of Labor neglect.
"The landscape of Queensland's primary industries is changing rapidly, and we must act to ensure our industries and communities remain competitive, productive and resilient into the future," Minister Perrett said.
"By working together, we can co-design solutions that reflect local priorities and help Queensland meet its ambitious economic goals to ultimately grow the sector.
"The Premier and I took to the election a commitment to return the department to being a trusted advisor to industry, not an inhibitor.
"This process, vision and plans will play a role in returning to a culture where the department and industry collaborate, to meet challenges and grow the sector, a culture which Labor has eroded from agriculture in Queensland, during their successive terms in office.
"This is a 25-year blueprint for a stronger future, and it's all about unleashing new and exciting opportunities for Queensland producers in the years to come."
A four-month consultation process will start with a full-day forum on the 26th of February in Brisbane, with the blueprint released next financial year.
For updates on the 25-year blueprint visit Department of Primary Industries or call 13 25 23.
