Biosecurity remains top priority for food and fibre sector

Biosecurity remains top priority for food and fibre sector
The Agribusiness Agenda 2024 pulls together insights from sector leaders. (Image: Getty)
Rebecca Howard
World-class biosecurity remains the leading priority for food and fibre sector leaders, according to the latest KPMG Agribusiness Agenda. “The likely arrival of avian influenza has brought preparedness for a major incursion into sharp focus,” said Ian Proudfoot, KPMG’s global head of agribusiness.   The agenda was released just as Fieldays 2024 kicks off in Hamilton. The data was collected from six roundtable discussions with industry leaders and an annual survey. More than 150 food and fibre industry leade...

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