“Growers will be looking for clear signals that the changes recognise the national importance of food production and provide a framework that enables sustainable long-term investment.
“Commercial vegetable growers, in particular, have dealt with significant uncertainty in recent years and they will be hopeful that these reforms lead to clearer, more practical rules.
“Enabling essential infrastructure, such as water storage, and ensuring our most productive land remains available for high-value food production are fundamental to the resilience of the sector.
“As always, the impact will depend on how these intentions are translated into policy.”
Scott said the proposals showed the Government had listened to growers’ concerns.
“These reforms are a step towards ensuring food can continue to be grown in the right places in a way that supports economic, environmental and outcomes for communities up and down the country.
“We look forward to working with the Government as the details are developed.”