Primary Industries & Biosecurity

Cultivating Productive and Sustainable Industries

Primary industries are central to regional and rural prosperity. They underpin exports of New Zealand and many parts of Australia and are crucial to sustainable economic and environmental futures.

Meeting demand for food and fibre in a resource-constrained and lower-emissions world requires continued innovation, with more efficient production systems and careful stewardship of natural resources. Producers also face growing expectations from consumers and regulators, alongside intensifying global competition. Continuous adaptation and new approaches across the value chain are critical.

Sapere’s supports government and industry to navigate these trends. Our advice and analysis help lift productivity, strengthen sustainability and enhance biosecurity across agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

What we do

Our deep sector knowledge extends to all primary sectors. It spans Australia and New Zealand, with our expertise across their regulatory environments.

We offer consultancy services for a diverse range of areas, as examples:

  • Strategy and policy development
  • Business cases
  • Independent reviews and evaluations
  • Regulatory impact assessment
  • Economic analysis
  • Expert advice
  • Innovation.

 

Our specialist services enable us to understand the challenges that primary industries, governments and other stakeholders face and present tailored solutions.

Examples of our work in Primary Industries and Biosecurity

  • Mid-term review of the Western Australian Agricultural Research Collaboration, for the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
  • Evaluation and cost-benefit analysis of Victorian energy efficiency and digital technology programs for agriculture
  • More than 10 reviews of Primary Growth Partnerships and Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures programmes including evaluation of the Red Meat Profit Partnership for New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries
  • A review of New Zealand’s access to innovation facilities in the food and beverage, forestry and wood processing, and advanced manufacturing sectors
  • Evaluation of the Australian Government’s Pacific Biosecurity Partnerships Program
  • Regulatory impact assessment of proposed reforms to Victoria’s livestock and plant biosecurity legislation
  • Investigation into the size and value of New Zealand’s bioeconomy and agritech sectors
  • The state of land-based farm systems scientific research in New Zealand. 
We have a proven track record across all stages of the value chain. Whether it’s production, manufacturing, distribution, governance, or policy, we have the experience and the necessary expertise to assist our clients.

Key contacts

David Moore

Sally Carrick

Matt Balmford

William Li

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