Each of the participants in the Queensland primary industries sector play a crucial role in the state's economy and in advancing the primary industries sector's profitability, productivity and sustainability.

Participant groups

Collaboration between participants is essential for the overall health and growth of Queensland's primary industries. Participants have a range of roles and responsibilities with clear definition of respective roles key for the success of Prosper 2050.

The individual actions in Prosper 2050 Delivering now will clearly identify lead and partner participants responsible for delivery.

Groups:

  • Government (federal, state and local)
  • Representative bodies (industry bodies and associations)
  • Education institutions
  • Primary industries (producers, supply chain and primary industries companies)
  • Research and development organisations
  • Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Financial sector
  • Individuals and communities (consumers and advocacy groups including environmental groups)

Intelligence

Enhancing sector competitiveness by collecting and analysing data from outside and across the primary industries sector to inform decision making, optimise actions and resources, and anticipate risks and opportunities in a continuously changing environment.

Who generates and shares intelligence

  • Government
  • Representative bodies
  • Education institutions
  • Primary industries
  • Research and development organisations
  • Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Financial sector
  • Individuals and communities

Advocacy

Representing the interests of primary industries, influencing policy and engaging and raising public awareness ensures long-term support, resource availability and investment, and innovation in the sector to strengthen trade opportunities and build market share.

Who advocates for Queensland’s primary industries

  • Government
  • Representative bodies
  • Education institutions
  • Primary industries
  • Research and development organisations
  • Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Financial sector
  • Individuals and communities

Research and development

Driving innovation in new products, processes and practices, and extending them through to adoption to improve sector efficiency, address environmental challenges and capitalise on market opportunities.

Who drives on-ground change through research and development

  • Government
  • Representative bodies
  • Education institutions
  • Primary industries
  • Research and development organisations

Education and training

Real-world education and training encouraging youth engagement and developing a skilled and adaptive workforce equipped with the technical skills, innovation and business knowledge to ensure the sector is future-ready and has long-term industry growth.

Who is committed to developing a skilled workforce

  • Government
  • Representative bodies
  • Education institutions
  • Research and development organisations
  • Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Leadership and coordination

Setting sector-wide direction supported by outcomes-based regulatory frameworks, system-wide policies and financial models to promote business growth and position primary industries as an attractive investment proposition.

Who provides leadership and coordination

  • Government
  • Representative bodies

Stewardship

On-ground adoption of best land and sea management practices, innovation and technology, and adaptation to disruptions to protect and sustain primary industries businesses and Queensland's natural resources for future generations.

Who protects our primary industries for future generations

  • Government
  • Representative bodies
  • Primary industries
  • Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Last updated: 07 Aug 2026