Australia, as one of the most active producers and exporters of food, needs to think more strategically about its food supply. Securing our food supply is intrinsically linked to Australia’s national and economic security. Current investment in developing and protecting the Australian farm sector does not recognise the large contribution farmers make to our economy. Over the last two Federal budgets, we have seen millions of dollars taken out of research and development in agricultural industries.
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