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Last week, Planfarm’s Rob Grima had the privilege of MCing the 20th Annual The University of Western Australia Institute of Agriculture Industry Forum, which brought together more than 200 attendees from across Australia’s agrifood sector to discuss one important question:

Can Australia capitalise on the opportunity to grow our agrifood industry from $100 billion to $200 billion by 2030?

As a member of the UWA Institute of Agriculture Industry Advisory Board, Rob works alongside industry leaders from organisations including CBH, CSBP, DPIRD, CSIRO, WAMMCo and InterGrain to help strengthen the connection between research and industry.

The forum highlighted the significant opportunities ahead for Australian agriculture, driven by growing demand across Asia, changing consumer preferences, value-added food production and emerging markets such as biofuels. At the same time, discussions acknowledged the challenges that need to be addressed, including productivity, policy, workforce capability, energy and industry collaboration.

One of Rob’s key takeaways was the optimism shared throughout the day.

“Agriculture continues to attract passionate people who are committed to the future of the industry, not just their own organisations. The opportunities are real, the challenges are well understood, and there is genuine confidence that our industry has the leadership and capability to continue moving forward.”

Planfarm is proud to contribute to conversations that help shape the future of Australian agriculture and support the long-term success of the industries and businesses we work alongside.

Interest rates continue to be a key factor shaping business decisions.

Following the Reserve Bank's third consecutive cash rate increase, many farming businesses are reassessing cash flow, borrowing costs and financial planning for the season ahead.

In the latest Planfarm Landline article, we unpack what the latest RBA announcement means, why rates are continuing to rise, and what businesses should be considering in the current economic environment: https://planfarm.com.au/rba-hikes-again-cash-rate-hits-4-35-as-inflation-surges/

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