Develop a range of initiatives to support sustainable agriculture.
Why it is important?
This would provide a more secure farming future with reduced environmental impacts. It would also reduce freight costs and increase employment in the agricultural sector.
Examples of Local Action
- Exampes include sustainable food co-op, value adding to local produce, promotion of Tablelands as a sustainable farming destination.
Contribution to Regional Priority
R-CM 7: Landholder Support Program
Work collaboratively to enhance existing, and develop new, practical and useful extension and knowledge brokering services and products for land managers, covering the wide range of integrated NRM issues affecting, and affected by, land management.
Local Landscape:
Southern Tablelands
Regional Theme:
Sustainable Industries
Catchment:
Barron, Johnstone