This stocktake of food and agriculture in Australia examines the sector’s performance and identifies some of the emerging challenges. The sector’s future competitiveness, profitability and sustainability will be determined largely by the effectiveness with which it responds to these challenges. This document is intended to provide a starting point for a wide-ranging discussion among stakeholders about preparing for the future.

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Download stocktake report by individual chapter (refer to table of contents below)

Part I: The sector and issues PDF [351kb]

1. Introduction
   
2. The agriculture and food sector
   
3. Drivers of change
   
4. Portfolio policy framework

Part II: Industry profiles 

Industry Profile	File
1. Beef	PDF [103kb]
2. Broadacre crops	PDF [84Kb]
3. Cotton	PDF [71kb]
4. Dairy	PDF [75kb]
5. Horticulture	PDF [83kb]
6. Pig meat	PDF [74kb]
7. Poultry	PDF [78kb]
8. Rice	PDF [72kb]
9. Sheep meat	PDF [77kb]
10. Sugar	PDF [70kb]
11. Wine grapes and wine	PDF [83kb]
12. Wool	PDF [75kb]
13. Food and beverage manufacturing	PDF [78kb]
14. Other agricultural industries	PDF [82kb]

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Secretariat
Agriculture and Food Reference Group
Email: secretariat@agfoodgroup.gov.au
Phone: 1800 427 978 (freecall)

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