The future of farming in Western Sydney – fresh thinkingAs a food grower, you might think I’m part of a dying breed of people. Climate change, scarcity of arable land and price pressures are enough to add worry lines to the most weathered farmer’s face. And while I worry about the future, my farming journey has only just begun. I’m 25 years old. The…
Smart regional specialisation: building a Western Sydney food planOn Friday 18 October, Liverpool City Council hosted a meeting of interested stakeholders to discuss Future Food Systems CRC research priorities for the proposed food and agribusiness hub in Western Sydney. Held at the site of the new Western Sydney Airport, the meeting was attended by a broad range of stakeholders, including major local landholders…