Rural
30 January, 2025
Biosecurity boost
The first of 100 additional Biosecurity officers hit the front line in December, as part of the State Government’s commitment to strengthen Queensland’s agriculture, fisheries, and forestry sectors.
The officers are playing a front-line role in detecting and responding to biosecurity threats, conducting inspections, monitoring activities, and enforcing Queensland’s world-leading biosecurity standards.
The State Government has set a target of increasing the state’s agriculture output to $30 billion by 2030, driving future investment, creating jobs, and unlocking opportunities for producers.
Research and development will play a key role in driving the industry forward, with a $30 million Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund to promote new technologies and practices.
This fund focuses on boosting efficiency and sustainability further across Queensland’s agriculture sector.
In a clear demonstration of the commitment to supporting rural and regional Queensland, the State Government will make a $12.5 million investment in the Mossman region and reaffirmed a commitment to working with all stakeholders to find a sustainable solution regarding the Mossman Mill.
Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett, called the agriculture, biosecurity, fisheries, and forestry industries the “backbone of this state.”
“They employ over 377,000 people, represent 13 percent of our workforce, and generate billions in export value each year,” he said.
“We’re committed to making these industries more productive and profitable.
“I will always have the back of our rural communities. This is our promise – we are here for the people who make Queensland’s agriculture great.”
