The many challenges confronting Australian primary producers include climate variability; local and exotic pests, weeds and diseases; increased consumer demand for greener, fresher, tastier and cheaper food; and increasingly expensive inputs including water, fuel, fertilisers, chemicals, labour and energy. The Nationals recognise the importance of research into climate variability, founded on scientific merit. We will focus on those specific research projects with the potential to revolutionise agriculture, fisheries or forestry production.
positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers