This video looks at 'Agriculture Today'. The Horticulture Australia Council was established in 2000 and members include key national peak industry bodies as well as state-based growers’ associations, and their main objectives are:
1. Finding and addressing key issues that impact on the peak bodies 2. Creating a strong, united voice to present to the government about key issues facing the industry
Some of these issues include labour/skills shortages, natural resource management (such as water), climate change issues (including disaster preparation and relief), trade issues, management of exotic plants and diseases, peri-urban issues (urban areas expanding into traditionally rural areas), equitable trade.
Background
Kris is the CEO of Horticulture Australia Council. She grew up in the Blue Mountains on a mixed fruit orchard. She originally studied a degree in arts, but specialised in vocational and training issues for around 20 years.
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