Building Queensland's Agricultural Future Minister Perrett’s Address On The 25-Year Blueprint

Last Tuesday, Queensland Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett, invited by Members for Mirani and Mackay, Glen Kelly MP and Nigel Dalton MP, addressed local producers in Homebush about the state’s 25-year Blueprint for Primary Industries.

Appearing at a forum hosted by Mr Kelly and Mr Dalton, Minister Perrett went over the process for the development of the blueprint which is the biggest industry consultation and collaboration in primary industries in at least a decade.

The blueprint will be a 25-year plan to help build the Queensland agricultural, fisheries and forestry sectors to ensure long term prosperity of the industry, and is being developed with farmers, industry leaders, and regional communities to set a long-term strategic vision.

“The goal to increase the value of agricultural production to $30 billion by 2030 was deliberate and shows a unifying position for all relevant government departments to get behind and back, with tangible outcomes,” Minister Perrett said.

"This plan will be practical, deliverable, and built on the collective knowledge of those who work, live, and breathe our primary industries.

“We went to the election promising to return the department to being a valued partner, trusted advisor and enabling force for agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

“The work today has shown we are going to deliver on that promise,” he said.

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.

“Today’s forum was incredibly positive, by having the Minister come here today to listen to the needs and concerns of our producers we’re making sure the communities in Mirani are heard in the development of the Blueprint,” Mr Kelly said.

“Agriculture is an incredibly important industry for the electorate of Mirani, and as a farmer myself I know about various challenges that come along with farming and processing.

“Our producers can be sure that they’ve got a government that will work with them to achieve what’s best for the industry and for the state.”

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.

“The sugar industry is essential to Mackay, providing jobs and opportunities to the people in town,” Mr Dalton said.

“It’s not just the canefields, but the mills that provide well paid processing jobs for people in and around the city, and we’re committed to making sure that as a government we’re working with them not against them.”

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Queensland Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett, discussed the state's 25-year Blueprint for Primary Industries in Homebush, focusing on boosting agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors, with a goal of reaching $30 billion in agricultural production by 2030. Photos supplied

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