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Blueprint for Australian Agriculture

The Blueprint for Australian Agriculture aims to bring together all with an interest in, or involvement with, agriculture to help shape its future direction. Farmers, transporters, retailers, consultants, rural businesses, agribusinesses, educators, governments, rural communities, community groups and consumers are all invited to take part. After all, as the saying goes: if you eat, you're a partner in farming.

The Blueprint is about giving you the opportunity to have your say on the issues and challenges facing the agricultural sector and its supply chain now and in the future, and your thoughts on the opportunities and solutions to achieving a strong and sustainable future.

The Blueprint is an initiative of the NFF, Westpac and Woolworths, and once developed, will map out where we as an industry want to go and how we are going to get there. And to do so, we need your help.

How to get involved:

There are many ways you can get involved in the Blueprint. You can:

> Fill in the online survey... where you can tell us the issues, challenges, opportunities and risks you see facing agriculture and the supply chain now and in the future.

> Attend a free Blueprint forum in your state or territory... to discuss your ideas and issues with other people involved in agriculture and the supply chain. Hosted by the NFF, Westpac and Woolworths, these forums will give you the opportunity to hear from industry leaders and share your vision for the future of the sector.

Forums are taking place in every state and territory from March to May 2012:

  • Toowoomba, QLD - Wednesday 7 March, 1pm to 5pm, Highfields Cultural Centre.
  • Perth, WA - Friday 23 March, 9am to 1pm, Burswood Entertainment Complex.
  • Darwin, NT - Thursday 29 March, 1pm to 5pm, Holiday Inn Esplanade.
  • Wagga Wagga, NSW - Wednesday 4 April, 1pm to 5pm, Country Comfort.
  • Shepparton, VIC - Wednesday 18 April, 1pm to 5pm, Overlander Hotel.
  • Adelaide, SA - Wednesday 2 May 2012, 1pm to 5pm, Adelaide Pavilion.
  • Tasmania (date, time and location TBC).

Additional locations for forums are soon to be announced.

To register to attend a forum, please click here.

> Talk to your local NFF member... the 24 member organisations of the NFF are helping us find out what you believe the key issues, challenges and opportunities are for the sector in the future. Members are running their own Blueprint sessions, or incorporating Blueprint into their existing meetings and activities. For more information, talk to your local NFF member.

> Run your own Blueprint session, or talk to your local community group... anyone who wishes to take part in the Blueprint is welcome to do so - and you are also welcome to run your own Blueprint session. Gather your friends, family, local community groups and networks and ensure they are all having their say.

We have developed two Blueprint Toolkits that take all the work out of running a Blueprint session - one for farmers and agribusinesses, the other for community groups:

> Keep an eye out for Blueprint... as many other organisations and events will be talking about it on our behalf this year, including the Australian Year of the Farmer roadshow as it travels around the country, and the Landcare facilitators in your local area.

How do I find out more information?

Have a question or want to know more about the Blueprint? View the information brochure or contact the Blueprint coordinator, Ruth Redfern by phoning 02 6269 5666 or emailing .

Supporters of the Blueprint

Our thanks go to major partners, Westpac and Woolworths, for their help in delivering the Blueprint for Australian Agriculture.