FOOD & FIBRE GSC BRINGS THE REGION TO THE GLOBAL STAGE AT EVOKE AG

Food & Fibre in the Great South Coast will be showcased as a sure-fire investment at next week’s Evoke Ag in Perth, Western Australia.

Food & Fibre Great South Coast is partnering with Deakin University and Great South Coast Economic Futures to bring the region to the attention of national and global investors and start-ups.

FFGSC Chair, Oonagh Kilpatrick, said that investing in agriculture in the Great South Coast is a no brainer, and that it is imperative that we continue to showcase its huge potential alongside the fact that we are already the number one producer of food & fibre in Victoria.

“Whilst the Great South Coast is already producing the largest GDP from food & fibre than anywhere else in Victoria, there is the potential to increase this production enormously through a number of avenues, including attracting national and global investment and innovative start-ups,” she said.

Ms Kilpatrick said Evoke Ag is the place to be seen, connecting the region to the world of agrifood innovation.

“This unique, cross-sector, international event brings together thought leaders and change makers in agriculture, food manufacturing, research, innovation, investment, and policy to build connections for a more resilient, productive, and profitable agricultural sector and value chain,” she said.

“Our stand will showcase the Great South Coast region’s $7.7 billion annual output, comprising of 29.5% of Victoria’s beef, 33% of Victoria’s milk and 32.4% of Victoria’s sheep meat and wool production,” Ms Kilpatrick said.

“We have also partnered with Great South Coast Economic Futures to produce a comprehensive Investment Prospectus which can be found on Food & Fibre Great South Coast website at Agriculture, Food and Fibre Prospectus – Food and Fibre Great South Coast (foodfibregsc.com.au)

In attendance next week with Ms Kilpatrick will be Nicole Newman, CEO Food & Fibre Great South Coast, Great South Coast Economic Futures Chair Grant Sutherland and Program Manager Marlien Lourens, Deakin Director of Warrnambool Campus, Alistair McCosh, and Shank Somers, Manager of Investment Strategy at Agriculture Victoria.