Welcome to the Australian Local Food System Policy Database. This is a collection of policies from New South Wales (NSW) and Victorian local governments that relate to healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems.
For further information about using the database and how it was created see How to use the database. You can search the database by using the fields below. Domain refers to eight broad categories under which various topics are situated. The domains and topics are based on a framework of recommendations for local government action on creating a healthy, sustainable, and equitable food system (also located on the ‘How to use the database’ page linked above).
To cite the database: Reeve B, Carrad A, Rose N, Charlton K & Aguirre-Bielschowsky I (2021) Australian Local Food System Policy Database. Available at: https://law-food-systems.sydney.edu.au/policy-database (access date).
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| Document title | Relevant text in the policy | Domain | Topic | State | Local Government name | Council type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 11. Lobby for enhanced access to relevant research & development 12. Lobby to reinstate relevant agricultural extension services 13. Research and provide information on complementary and innovative industries | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 14. Encourage diversification by providing information on the potential agriculture opportunities relevant to the region | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 15. Identify and collate the various agricultural activities that are currently practised in the area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 2. Research, collate and disseminate existing information from Department of Primary Industries, and industry bodies such as Northern Rivers Food, Regional Development Australia, Trade and Investment, New Rural Industries Australia | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 2. Support initiatives to help aging farmers in transition to retirement and hand over to the younger generation of farmers | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 3. Implement a mentoring program utilising the skills and experience of retired farmers | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 3. Support and promote opportunities for export and domestic markets (e.g. fresh products to Brisbane and Gold Coast, export via Toowoomba airport) | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 4. Link farmers who want to expand their operation with those that are seeking to scale back their operation | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 5. Lobby banks and State and Federal Government for low interest loans for start-up or expanding agriculture business. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 6. Identify successful processing/value adding activities potentially suited to the Kyogle area promote to farmers | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 6. Lobby government and service providers to provide a higher level of mobile phone, internet and broadband services | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 6. Research advantages of the region and promote through information channels | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 8. Promote and support the State Government's initiative to increase agricultural production by 30% by 2020 | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | 9. Develop fact sheets, promotional documentation and resources to inform and assist Councillors, staff and community members about the opportunities for lobbying for beneficial agricultural outcomes in the Kyogle Council area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | A. Expand agricultural business opportunities through promotion and marketing of local produce and unique environment in the Kyogle local government area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | Agriculture Strategies and Actions  A range of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable initiatives to enhance agricultural opportunities across the Kyogle LGA and further strengthen the region  Effective integration of agriculture with other complimentary activities that may leverage improved social and economic advantage for the community and act as a driver for improved prosperity | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | B. Enhance the economic viability of agriculture in the Kyogle local government area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | Council to take a lead role in the promotion of local community services, businesses, agricultural opportunities, events and visitor information and improve availability and access to on-line services and information. | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | Expand agricultural business opportunities through promotion and marketing of local produce, information on contemporary agricultural practices that are innovative and aid diversification, and identifying the advantages of the region and the unique environment of the Kyogle Council area | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | Identify areas where infrastructure in not adequate to support agricultural activities, and implement strategies to improve the infrastructure including lobbying other levels of government to help improve the quality of transport and telecommunications infrastructure in particular | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2016-2026 | Promote cross-generational involvement in agriculture and facilitate the opportunities for young farmers to have access to land and allow older farmers to retire | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Kyogle | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 | Securing sustainable water and wastewater for all Ensuring upgraded water and wastewater infrastructure Ensure the water supply of Bourke through measures such as increasing the weir height, connections to emergency bores and other such measures | Health and Wellbeing | Access to safe drinking water | NSW | Bourke | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | Develop partnerships with local agencies and UNE, to encourage careers for young people in the agricultural sector | Economic Development | Food related job creation | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | Encourage new innovations and technological applications, and work with partners to explore new opportunities and diversification relevant to agriculture, which create a point of difference for the region | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | Partner with local livestock industry to ensure the ongoing growth and sustainability of the livestock trade, including a strategy for supporting the ongoing promotion and upkeep of local saleyards | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Economic Development | Local food producers | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | Continue to update and review legislated planning documents to ensure a variety of appropriate dwellings and housing affordability across the region | Social Policy | Affordable housing | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | Encourage new innovations and technological applications, and work with partners to explore new opportunities and diversification relevant to agriculture, which create a point of difference for the region | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | Partner with local organisations and stakeholders to develop strategies for dealing with climate change impacts on the local agricultural sector | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |
| Community Strategic Plan 2017 – 2027 | The agricultural sector is supported as one of the pillars of growth and to sustain local and national food security | Sustainability and Environment | Sustainable local food production | NSW | Armidale | Regional |