Paddock to Planning
Welcome to Paddock to Planning. A new platform to foster conversations between Councils plus NSW Department of Primary Industries about agriculture land use conflict issues
We listened to your feedback from consultation with the Agriculture Commissioner and now Paddock to Planning provides an opportunity for Councils to share experiences, knowledge and outcomes plus consider how other councils have been dealing with land use conflict (LUC) issues.
It provides the group with an opportunity to speak with agricultural experts on key topics, seek updates and provide input to the latest projects relating to agricultural land use conflicts, training opportunities and also options to support industry growth and conflicts in the rural landscape.
The forum will also allow NSW DPIRD to better understand key issues and challenges for Councils, enabling greater input to government policy settings.
What's Coming Up?
TBC
Catch up on what happened during the forums
NSW Dairy Development and Environmental Guidelines Webinar
Paddock to Planning Forum #6 Climate Change and Agricultural Land Use Planning
DPIRD Biosecurity Webinar
This webinar took a look at biosecurity issues for agriculture, with a particular focus on its relevance to planning and local government in NSW.
NSW Pork Industry Webinar
Overview of the pork industry in NSW, and the upcoming updates to Australian Pork Limited's National Environmental Guidelines for Piggeries.
Paddock to Planning Forum #5 Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture
A look into the spectrum of food production that occurs in and around urban areas, and a conversation about how it can fit into urban and peri-urban planning.
Paddock to Planning Forum #4 - Data Options and Consultation for Rural Land Strategies
The 4th Paddock to Planning Forum held by the NSW DPI Agricultural Land Use Planning Team held on 9 November 2023.
Speakers:
- Overview and data options - Milo Kelly & Helen Squires (NSW DPI ALUP)
- Building trust in consultation - Keiren Moffat (VoconiQ)
- Engagement stories - Henry Goodall (DPI Strategy & Engagement)
- Council rural land strategy experience - Stephen Timms (Clarence Valley Council)
Horticulture Industry Webinar
NSW Horticulture Industry Webinar, with focus on orchard production - 12 October 2023
Speakers:
- Kevin Quinlan - Leader, Northern Cropping Systems, NSW DPI
- Jeremy Bright - Development Officer Macadamias, NSW DPI
- Andrew Leslie - Macadamia Grower
Poultry Meat Industry Webinar
NSW Poultry Meat Industry Webinar - 29 June 2023
Speakers:
- Peta Easey - NSW DPI Leader Pigs & Poultry
- Guy Hebblewhite - Countryside Farming; Praedium Agri Management
Paddock to Planning Forum #3 - Strategic Planning for Agriculture
Topics covered included identification of agricultural resources, current pressures upon resources, and planning system tools for managing them. Guest presenters were Dan Thompson, from NSW DPE, and Brooke Davey, Strategic Planner at Snowy Monaro Regional Council.
Insight into the Dairy Industry Webinar
Overview of the state of the dairy industry in NSW. Featuring guest presenters Zita Ritchie – Acting Leader Dairy, NSW DPI, and Rob Cooper – Chair of Dairy Action Plan Implementation Panel.
Forum #2
Discussion on dual occupancies, secondary dwellings and rural workers dwellings and the potential impact on LUC
Forum #1
Introducing the Paddock to Planning project and discussing what key topics councils wish to learn more on to reduce LUC
Ideas Wall
Have any questions, thoughts, ideas or suggestions for discussion on land use conflict??? Put them on the ideas wall. Let's share together
Your Feedback
We'd love to hear what you think of the forums. Please complete this short survey and let us know. You can also provide us feedback on LUC in your LGA here too!!!
Need Help?
Here is a list of our frequently asked questions
What issues will be discussed in the second Paddock to Planning Forum?
For the second Forum we will focus on managing dual occupancies, secondary dwellings and rural workers dwellings on rural lands.
Councils are encouraged to discuss different approaches to addressing land use conflicts for these developments on rural lands, including lessons learnt.
Why is a forum being organised to discuss land use conflict (LUC)?
- Land use conflict is a common issue amongst most rural Councils in NSW.
- The concept for the Forum came from Councils’ feedback during consultation with the NSW Agriculture Commissioner, and subsequently was a key recommendation from his report.
- There are benefits in sharing experiences amongst Councils in addressing those LUCs.
- The forum also provides an opportunity for updates on current relevant projects by the Agricultural Land Use Planning (ALUP) team and Councils.
When will the forums be held?
The first forum will be held on Thursday 25th August 2022. Subsequent forums will be held approximately four months apart.
Is the forum open to all Councils?
Yes. The Forums are open to all Councils who are experiencing agricultural LUC.
There are many LUC issues affecting agricultural lands to discuss. How will we address them all?
Topics raised by Councils at the first Forum will be prioritised for discussion at subsequent Forums. We will be guided by council’s interest on topics for discussion.
How will the Forums be run?
The Forums will be run by the ALUP team. Some background information and projects that the ALUP team have been working on will be presented at the first Forum
Further Reading
