Opportunities for Australian agriculture – and how to secure them.

Protein and fibre consumption

Chinese beef imports

Production limits ?

Total factor productivity – selected agricultural exporting nations.

Paying $10/kg more for healthy food ….

Addressing competitiveness Biosecurity and safety even more critical in the future. Fewer public sector resources Vertically-integrated value chains. Productivity growth essential to competitiveness Access to new technologies and management systems Intensification of production systems. Infrastructure a key factor Digital agriculture provides promise of next major productivity gain Transport efficiency a major challenge

Role of the ACCC Enforcement of competition and consumer law Regulation or monitoring of pricing for key services Telecommunications, electricity, gas, water (MDB), ports, railways Investigative and research capacity to examine competitiveness in specific markets.

Agriculture has very strong growth prospects Success will require effort on multiple fronts A sensible and predictable planning and regulatory environment, and competitive markets are both key factors.