Episode 4: Rural and regional lifeblood

In episode 4, we explore how changing times are affecting our regional industries

Episode Chapters – Rural and Regional Lifeblood

1. Welcome

Welcome to Episode 4.

2. SUNRICE

This report is from The Riverina, where the SunRice Group is harvesting the benefits of ‘putting back’ into the community.

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3. TANYA BARDEN IV RURAL LIFEBLOOD

Food and grocery production is Australia’s biggest manufacturing sector, worth nearly 134 billion dollars. 

It’s a vital link between our agricultural sector and supermarket shelves around the country and across the globe.

We spoke with AFGC CEO Tanya Barden about the contribution for regional manufacturing and its outlook.

4. CALDERMEADE FARM

Investing in manufacturing as part of a vertically integrated business model is creating jobs and new markets for a farm in southern Victoria. 

Caldermeade Farm has developed its brand by encouraging customers to visit – and see a commercial farm in action…

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5. AGRIBUSINESS NEWS ITEM

Food and grocery manufacturing has a huge role to play in feeding Australia and exporting our best to the world. To do that investment is needed in technology and sustainability.

We met with ANZ Analyst, Michael Whitehead, to find out just how a growing global population, shifting provenance demands and an expanding global middle class will drive demand. 

6. SPC

The food and grocery sector might still be facing disruptive times, but despite challenges, a mix of perseverance and innovation has enabled some manufacturers to not only thrive domestically, but also tackle new export markets

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7. OUTRO

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