FED:Labor promises food security plan

AAP General News (Australia)
08-03-2010
FED:Labor promises food security plan

Labor's pledged to draw up a plan for Australia's future food security in consultation
with farmers .. manufacturers .. scientists and supermarkets.

Agriculture Minister TONY BURKE has announced the development of a national food plan
if Labor's re-elected at the August 21 poll.

The plan will consider food affordability .. and the sustainability and global competitiveness
of the nation's food industry .. while a second stage will incorporate health and nutrition
issues.

AAP RTV gd/rl/crh

KEYWORD: POLL10 FOOD (CANBERRA)

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