FARMERS from across New South Wales are in Sydney this week to discuss critical issues such as the future of farming and the energy transition.
NSW Farmers’ chief executive Annabel Johnson said the NSW Farmers’ Annual Conference was a chance to bring the perspective from the paddock to the city as Australia faced a range of challenges.
“Every single day, each and every one of us relies on the hard work of our farmers to feed and clothe the nation,” Ms Johnson said.
“From the rising cost of doing business to green tape and pest and weed problems, farmers are up against it in their efforts to feed the future.
“But we know there are also a lot of opportunities, which is why we are coming together to develop new strategies for success.”
The two-day event at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse involves policy debates and presentations from industry leaders, as well as NSW Premier Chris Minns, Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty, Energy and Environment Minister Penny Sharpe, Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis, and Shadow Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders.
“It’s crucial we put the best heads together to come up with the innovative solutions that will drive our farmers – and our food security – forward,” Ms Johnson said.
“Cutting edge issues like artificial intelligence and lab grown meat will be debated alongside perennial issues such as feral animals and renewable energy. There is no shortage of topics to be discussed and solutions to be formed at our conference this year.
“I look forward to the interaction with key decision makers and discussion of the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s agriculture and agri-food industries, as well as the role strong farms will play in securing our future food supply.
“It is vital to have a strong agricultural sector and robust supply chains that can feed the future, and NSW Farmers is leading the way when it comes to finding the means to make this happen.”
The NSW Farmers’ 2025 annual conference concludes today.
