NATIONAL STRATEGY LAUNCHED TO CONNECT AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS WITH FOOD AND FIBRE EDUCATION: AGRIFUTURES AUSTRALIA Source: www.arr.news/news, contributor, First Published Nov 20th, 2025 The National Schools Food and Fibre Education Strategy was launched today, marking an unprecedented collaboration between 15 rural research and development corporations to transform how Australian students learn about the nation’s $80 billion food and fibre sector. The Strategy aims to inspire and equip the next generation with knowledge about modern food and fibre production, while highlighting the diverse career opportunities in one of Australia’s most vital industries. Research shows nearly 80 per cent of primary students cannot identify current dairy farming practices, and three quarters of Australians live in major cities, increasingly disconnected from food production. This Strategy addresses a critical knowledge gap that threatens the sector’s future workforce and social licence. Troy Setter, Chief Executive Officer of Consolidated Pastoral Company, said the Strategy is a significant step forward for the sector. “This Strategy is a game-changer for Australia’s food and fibre sector. By embedding food and fibre education in schools, we’re not just teaching kids where their food comes from, we’re opening doors to dynamic careers in agtech, sustainability, and global trade,” Mr Setter said. “It’s about inspiring the next generation to see agriculture as innovative, aspirational, and vital to Australia’s future workforce. The collaborative approach outlined in this Strategy will help bridge the urban–rural divide, build trust, and ensure our sector remains at the forefront of global challenges and opportunities.” The Strategy sets an ambitious vision: Australian students and educators informed and empowered to Opening Lines 5 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 07, ISSUE 11
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