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Food and Agribusiness Development Plan
Corporate Plan 2023-28
FY 2022–23
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4.7 Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council, community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2026.
4.7.4 Scope the development of a Food and Agribusiness Industry Development Plan which supports landholders on regenerative agriculture methods and sustainable food production.
Q1
Not started. Supporting Climate Change Team. Initial discussions undertaken. Further scoping of project Q3/Q4.
Q2
Not started. Supporting Climate Change Team. Initial discussions undertaken. Further scoping of project Q3/Q4.
Q3
Note-previously experienced a minor disruption, now on track
Q4
Completed Plan informs ongoing partnership and collaboration with Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN).
FY 2023–24
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3.3 Work with agricultural organisations and agencies to support and educate landholders on regenerative agriculture methods and promote local and sustainable food production.
3.3.1 Advance the preparation of a Food and Agribusiness Industry Development Plan and progress key actions with the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN).
Q1
FY24/25 Partnership Agreement with FAN signed. Key actions (Sunshine Pantry/capacity building) ongoing.
Q2
Industry Development Plan completed. Ongoing skills needs delivered in partnership with Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN).
Q3
Industry Development Plan underway). Ongoing industry skills needs delivered in partnership with Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN). Negotiations for FY25/26 activity commenced with FAN.
Q4
Industry Development Plan (Scheduled for completion in Q1 FY25/26). Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) Partnership Agreement completed and signed.
FY 2024–25
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3.4 Investigate a rural/hinterland innovation hub to support our hinterland communities and grow our rural, artisan and creative industries.
3.4.1 Develop a Food and Agribusiness Development Plan
Q1
Agribusiness in Noosa now contributes less than 2.2% (approx. $58 million) to the region’s economy, compared to Health (12%) and Tourism (7%). To support the sector, the Economic Development, is refreshing a Food and Agribusiness Development Plan in collaboration with the Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN), identifying where Council can deliver the greatest value. Procurement for a Proof of Concept for a Food and Agribusiness Business Hub is about to commence, with a successful proponent to be appointed by the end of Q2. The sector’s strategic focus is on regeneration and regenerative practices.
Q2
Consultancy procurement completed: Food Connect (Brisbane) engaged to deliver a feasibility study for a Noosa Agribusiness Hub. Mobilisation meeting set for the first quarter in 2026. Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) engagement: Following FAN’s Q2 restructure, the new executive was briefed on Council priorities - regenerative practices, market access, and food tourism - key areas for joint value creation.
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