Agrifood Policy
The Agrifood Policy program seeks to explore pressing issues associated with the framing, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies in relation to food and agriculture across all sectors and parts of the value chain.
Particular foci include policies relating to trust in food, labeling, emerging technologies and novel products, food access and security, and health and nutrition both in Australia and other advanced economies, and also in the context of developing nations.
For more information, contact the Agrifood Policy research program director:
Featured Publications and Events
Corruption in Fisheries and Food Security
Stretton Institute Policy Brief | Professor Adam Graycar and Dr Jade Lindley
Healthy and abundantly stocked oceans suitable for fisheries and tourism are vital for our region. Fisheries will continue as the main source of protein in the future, and securing sustainability is fundamental for food security. This policy brief provides an overview of the issues around corruption in fisheries and the impacts on food security.
COVID-19 and global food security
In these uncertain times, it is critical to reflect on the potential effects of COVID-19 on the global agrifood system. This Stretton Institute webinar explored the impacts of COVID-19, and more broadly food crisis', on Australia and globally, the disadvantaged communities, the global supply chain, and international trade.
A Discussion with Mick Keelty AO., the Interim Inspector-General of the Murray Darling Basin
In this Stretton Institute webinar, MIck Kelty AO., discussed the key findings and recommendations of his recently completed inquiry into the management of Murray–Darling Basin water resources.
Beyond Politics: Past, Current and Potential Futures for GM Regulation and Oversight in Australia
Policy and regulation associated with genetic modification (GM) of food and crops is complex. This Stretton Institute webinar discussed a wide-range of topics associated to GM policy and regulation in Australia including its history, public views, the laws and regulation gene technology and GM foods.