'Sydney's agriculture - Planning for the future' (Forum Outcomes Report)

27 Feb 2009

In December 2008, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, with assistance from Penrith City Council and the NSW Department of Planning, hosted a forum, 'Sydney’s Agriculture - Planning for the Future'. The forum provided an opportunity for agricultural specialists from across industry, planning, business and government sectors to:

• examine key issues affecting the future of agricultural production in the Sydney Basin in the context of projected population growth, continued urban development and loss of productive agricultural land;
• explore strategies for ensuring the sustainability of agriculture in Sydney to secure the supply of fresh foods to the city’s growing population.

This report provides a summary of the issues and strategies discussed at the forum.