COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

Fostering Collaboration.

We believe in the power of collaboration.

The development of the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF) has been shaped through extensive consultation and collaboration with over 1300 stakeholders from across the agricultural industry; including supply chain partners, primary producers, government entities, financiers and industry organisations, both within Australia and overseas.

The AASF consists of two key elements: a Community of Practice (CoP) Hub and a Framework. The CoP serves as a platform for shared learning and collegiality, driving the AASF’s evolution to address emerging challenges. It brings together members with technical expertise, industry representation and a shared interest in advancing sustainability credentials in Australian agriculture.

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Active community engagement has been at the core of the AASF’s journey and remains a driving force. The CoP plays a pivotal role in continuously informing the AASF about emerging challenges and opportunities, ensuring its adaptive evolution while involving stakeholders in developing approaches to demonstrate and verify the industry’s sustainability credentials.

Commodity-specific sustainability frameworks and initiatives continue to set goals and targets for their respective sectors, aligning with the AASF’s national objectives. Through uniting stakeholders from diverse sectors and utilising a dedicated CoP, the AASF strives to foster collaboration, build capacity, share expertise and learnings and collectively address common challenges to enhance sustainability practices throughout the agricultural supply chain in Australia.

We are stronger, working together.

If you are interested in progressing the sustainability of Australian agriculture, we would love to have you join us.

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Community of Practice Exchange

Our most recent Community of Practice Exchange was held on Monday 14 April 2025. This event was online only and included a discussion on findings from the AASF Data Ecosystem Project and our most recent report, “From Anarchy to Order”.

Watch a recording of the webinar, or visit the National Farmers Federation YouTube channel for more.

Our next online Community of Practice Exchange will be scheduled for late 2025.

Agricultural Sustainability Exchange

On 4 December 2024 we convened our in-person Agricultural Sustainability Exchange at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, bringing together leaders from across the agricultural sector to discuss sustainability initiatives.

Themes of the day included nature positive initiatives, improved collaboration and engagement along supply chains, and the role of the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF) in promoting Australian agriculture’s sustainability on the international stage.

Head to our webpage to find out more, and to watch our Sustainability Showcase.

Coming up!

Our next Agricultural Sustainability Exchange will be taking place on 23 September 2025 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, in partnership with the National Farmers Federation AgXchange Australia. More details are available on our webpage and in latest news.

The Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework is funded by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry through the National Agriculture Traceability Grants Program. Project delivery is led by the National Farmers’ Federation.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.