A 25-year blueprint to future-proof Queensland’s agricultural industry was delivered at the most recent Department Primary Industries’ Forum.
The Forum held in Brisbane on February 26, 2025 welcomed 250 farmers industry leaders and community members from across Queensland to discuss how the industry can grow in the future.
The State Government has made a commitment to increase Queensland’s agricultural output by $30 billion by 2030.
Some of the key themes raised by stakeholders include ensuring agriculture remains profitable into the future, industry workforce and retention, and ensuring the next generation is encouraged to look at careers in primary industries.
Consultation for the long-term strategic vision will continue over the next four months with the blueprint to be released next financial year.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the blueprint was critical to reaching the Government’s goal of growing Queensland’s primary industries.
“Our 25-year plan will be practical, deliverable, and built on the collective knowledge of those who work, live, and breathe our primary industries,” Minister Perrett said.
“Our $30 million Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund will further promote new technologies in farming and support our bold plan to increase Queensland’s agricultural productivity to $30 billion in 5 years.”
