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The Noojee area has uniquely fertile land that enables a high-production growing environment. Although small to medium in size, the local agricultural industry can position itself to have a competitive market share with unique and specialised produce and sustainability certification.
Through the Specialised Agricultural Industry Development Working Group's work with local farmers, they aim to create an innovative farming network that supports businesses to share knowledge, and resources, and create training, development and employment opportunities within the region.
Key areas the working group is exploring include:
A local training and research base for agricultural innovation, including a horticultural training program
An industry network to share workforce opportunities, infrastructure, and information
Agritourism and farm gate opportunities
A circular economy within the Noojee area
Currently, there are seven local farms involved in the project, with the opportunity for more niche produce farms in the region to join the group.
Achievements:
Supporting expansion of businesses to create new local jobs
Creating a strong, professional network for local agricultural businesses
Current Priorities:
Developing new festival celebrating local produce
Circular Economy opportunities
Product diversification and collaboration
Ongoing business support and job creation
The Noojee area has uniquely fertile land that enables a high-production growing environment. Although small to medium in size, the local agricultural industry can position itself to have a competitive market share with unique and specialised produce and sustainability certification.
Through the Specialised Agricultural Industry Development Working Group's work with local farmers, they aim to create an innovative farming network that supports businesses to share knowledge, and resources, and create training, development and employment opportunities within the region.
Key areas the working group is exploring include:
A local training and research base for agricultural innovation, including a horticultural training program
An industry network to share workforce opportunities, infrastructure, and information
Agritourism and farm gate opportunities
A circular economy within the Noojee area
Currently, there are seven local farms involved in the project, with the opportunity for more niche produce farms in the region to join the group.
Achievements:
Supporting expansion of businesses to create new local jobs
Creating a strong, professional network for local agricultural businesses
Specialised Agricultural Industry Development has finished this stage
During the consultative phases of the Shaping the Future of Noojee project, there was strong support for the development of a working group that will enable local businesses to network, the introduction of more formal training opportunities to support the development of a local workforce, yearlong work opportunities, and the concept of creating a more sustainable region.
Initiative Identification
Specialised Agricultural Industry Development has finished this stage
On 15 June 2023, the community, local businesses, industry specialists and Local and State Government representatives came together to explore the identified opportunity.
Working Group Meetings
Specialised Agricultural Industry Development is currently at this stage
The Specialised Agricultural Industry Development Working Group commenced monthly meetings in September 2023. Six farms are involved in the work being undertaken.
In November the group undertook a farm tour to learn about each of the farms involved and their unique niche produce, operations, challenges, opportunities and possible collaborations.
