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Recommendation 46
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Update Agricultural Land Classification urgently to reflect climate change and farming practice impacts.
Recommendation
The Government should review and update the Agricultural Land Classification, as a matter of urgency, to reflect how factors such as climate change, soil degradation, changes to farming practices and technological advancements might affect productivity. (Recommendation, Paragraph 109) 59
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 November 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗