Feeding Australia: The Federal Government's Plan to Secure Our Food Future

Media Release: Minister for Agriculture, fisheries and Forestry

The Federal Government has announced the plan to develop a new national food security strategy called “Feeding Australia”. The strategy is designed to enhance the security and resilience of Australia’s agriculture and food production systems.

The strategy also aims to minimise price unpredictability and costs at the checkout by improving supply chain resilience. Despite producing enough food to feed more than twice its population, Australia still faces global supply and demand pressures, climate change and other risks.

The government will work with farmers and communities to develop the strategy, committing $3.5 million to this collaborative effort. A council comprising of industry and community experts will be established to advise on the strategy’s development and implementation.