On the pulse: getting a taste of sustainable farming

GRAIN, legume growers and food and wine producers from South Australia will have the chance to speak with federal parliamentarians this week about the success of sustainable farming practices, as part of the inquiry into regional Australia.

House of Representatives Select Committee on Regional Australia chair Tony Pasin MP said his home state is full of innovative people making the most of the regions.

"I’m proud to bring the Committee to my home state to see and hear these stories first hand," Mr Pasin said. 

"We’ll bring together the stories and experiences of how regional economies are diversifying, how regional industries are finding their way, and how regional communities are boosting their resilience and working together to secure their future,” he said.

"Among others, we’ll be meeting with the people from Pangkarra Foods in Rochester to learn more about businesses that grow and process their own products, and Myora Farm to witness first-hand the use of advanced technology in pig farming.

"After some site visits with primary producers, we’ll be bringing everyone together for roundtable discussions to really flesh out what’s working in regional South Australia," Mr Pasin said.

Community members are also encouraged to attend and speak to the Committee as part of the roundtable discussions, and can contact the secretariat for more information.

Information on the Committee’s work, including submissions and public hearing programs, may be found on the Committee’s webpage.

Roundtables

Date: Wednesday 18 March, 2pm (Food and Wine) 3pm (Regional Community)
Location: Novotel Barossa Valley , Shiraz Room A, 42 Pioneer Avenue via Golflinks Rd, Rowland Flat, Barossa Valley, SA

Public Hearing

Date: Thursday 19 March, 2pm
Location: The Barn - Oak Tree Room, 747 Glenelg River Rd, Mount Gambier, SA

The roundtable discussions will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live.

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