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Tuesday, 03 June 2025 12:55

Biosecurity tops 2025 agribusiness priorities, says KPMG

Written by  Staff Reporters
KPMG's global head of agribusiness Ian Proudfoot. KPMG's global head of agribusiness Ian Proudfoot.

Biosecurity remains the top priority for agribusiness leaders, according to KPMG's 2025 Agribusiness Agenda released last week.

For the 15th year running, agribusiness leaders continue to view world-class biosecurity as the cornerstone of New Zealand's agrifood reputation, particularly considering the incursions experienced in the last 12 months.

The leaders want ongoing investment and innovation in biosecurity systems to protect the sector's long-term viability.

Now in its 16th year, the Agenda, titled 'Turning talk into tasks', draws on insights from almost 200 industry leaders, including farmers, growers, innovators, sustainability professionals, and emerging voices. It lists the top 10 priorities for leaders.

Ian Proudfoot, KPMG global head of agribusiness, says this year's report is intended to be a provocation to the food and fibre sector around imagining what its potential could be in the future.

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