Climate extremes, shifting expectations, and global dynamics are reshaping the foundations of Australian agriculture. In a world where the old rules no longer apply, how can the sector prepare for what’s next?
This week, the Australian Farm Institute released a landmark edition of the Farm Policy Journal, developed in collaboration with CSIRO’s Ag2050 initiative.
This expanded edition includes 19 contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, exploring themes such as:
- Landscapes, livelihoods and innovation: Future land use, water management, adaptation to climate extremes, and the role of innovation and agtech.
- Diverse futures: Four scenario narratives — Regional Ag Capitals, Landscape Stewardship, Climate Survival, and System Decline — mapped out through the Ag2050 initiative.
- Resilience through change: Case studies on livestock and aquaculture, AI in agriculture, and strategies for workforce renewal and circular economies.
- New voices and perspectives: Reflections from industry leaders and thinkers on sustainability, decarbonisation, education, resource pressures, and how to foster long-term resilience.
