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"Australia has long been proud of its food production. The nation produces
enough to feed 75 million people – and exports 70% of its produce.
But this position isn’t guaranteed. Intensifying climate change is putting
Australian agriculture and our food system at risk.
The Australian government last year published its
National Climate Risk
Assessment, showing food systems already face increased risks. Stronger and
more frequent heatwaves, floods, droughts and bushfires are taking a toll on
farmers, livestock, crops and fisheries.
Climate change isn’t the only risk. Fuel and fertiliser shortages in the wake
of the Iran war are driving up food prices. Increased competition for water in
the Murray-Darling Basin, disruptions to supply chains, the dominance of major
supermarkets, and the rising cost of food are also all taking a toll as many
Australians go hungry.
These challenges mean Australia can no longer take its food security for
granted."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
