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Blueshift Consulting invites seafood businesses interested in tourism diversification to take part in a national consultation. This consultation is part of a project funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), designed to help fisheries and aquaculture businesses explore seafood tourism as a potential diversification pathway. We’re keen to learn about your business’s needs, priorities, and motivations when it comes to diversifying into seafood tourism. This is your chance to share insights on challenges, opportunities, and what support you need to succeed in this space. ✅ Why participate? - Inform the development of tools and resources which can help support diversification into seafood tourism - Ensure your business's needs, interests and priorities are heard - Prepare your operations for the growing seafood tourism market - Drive innovation and contribute to the sector's development. How it works: 🗓️ 15-minute interview via Microsoft Teams ⏳ Confirm participation by 15 December 2024 📩 For inquiries or to confirm your participation, email: olivia@blueshiftconsulting.com.au 🔗 Click on this link to schedule your interview: https://lnkd.in/gEWbTP4W

Discover the essence of Mediterranean agriculture with a fascinating 21-day tour through Spain and Portugal. This article offers a glimpse into the journey that combines visits to historic farms with cultural immersions, highlighting the production of olive oil, wine, and Iberian ham against a backdrop of stunning landscapes. A read that promises to whisk you away to the heart of Mediterranean farming traditions. Perfect for anyone passionate about agriculture and cultural exploration. Dive into the full story -

When CSIRO first released this research 6 years ago as part of their Agrifood paper, it catalysed a change in the way people think about agritourism. While some of us had been championing the sector’s potential for decades, the power of CSIROs research has had a profound influence on recognition of this embryonic sector. In short people started taking it seriously. Australian Regional Tourism Ltd (ART) ‘s great work in bringing our collective thoughts on the future of the sector together, it has created a launch pad for state tourism and regional tourism organisation to focus their efforts. What’s needed now is for agriculture to recognise that this is a significant opportunity for the sector to win the hearts and minds of their consumers through on farm experiences with real farmers, learning about how their food and fibre is produced sustainably, ethically and with Greta skill, knowledge and passion. National Farmers' Federation this is an important leadership opportunity for you. Meanwhile Queensland Farmers' Federation is leading the pack in their progressive thinking and activation of the sector with their Qld Agritourism Roadmap and the NSW Small Business Commissioner worked with NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure to create Australia’s first fit for purpose Agritourism planning legislation. Tourism Tasmania has taken to Agritourism Like the proverbial duck to water, focusing significant time,effort and $$ (with Federal govt support) to build the quality and quantity of agritourism operators in that state. I personally believe COVID accelerated the growth of the sector so it would be interesting to see if CSIROs predicted 2030 target will be realises ahead of schedule. Getting this right is critical because while we love regional tourism, it needs to be managed in a way that does not undermine the primacy of agriculture. We must ensure that we clearly define what agritourism is and is NOT, so we can put in place enabling legislation and programs to support the right sort of agritourism, one that authentically connects agricultural products, people and their passion for what and how they farm with visitors on farm. Sharing these experiences with consumers helps connect the food system, educate the consumer and help farmers to become more resilient through innovation and diversification by creating new pathways to market.

Global Agritourism Market Research Report 2024-2032 The global market is experiencing robust growth, driven by the increasing consumer interest in sustainable and authentic agricultural experiences. As people seek meaningful connections with food sources and a desire for rural tourism, agritourism has become a flourishing sector. Request a Sample Report: https://lnkd.in/dgwpTVWw Nowadays, farmers are increasingly adopting agritourism to gain a competitive advantage and capitalize on the uniqueness of their farm and farming lifestyle. This, coupled with the rising focus on rural development, represents one of the key factors propelling the growth of the market. Read Full Report: https://lnkd.in/dudpheR6 #AgritourismMarket #Agritourism #AgritourismCompanies #IMARCGroup #MarketResearchReport #MarketReport #IndustryReport #USA #Marketing #Business #MarketResearch #marketstrategy

Exploring New Horizons for Uganda’s Agro-Tourism Industry! The Uganda Convention Bureau (UCB) team recently met with the Agro-Tourism Association to explore exciting MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) opportunities presented by the Global Agritourism Network (GAN). This network unites agritourism stakeholders globally—farmers, scholars, researchers, tour operators, hospitality experts, and more—to enhance the impact of agritourism worldwide. In a forward-looking discussion, the Agro-Tourism Association expressed its interest in partnering with UCB to attract prestigious global agritourism events, such as the Global Agritourism Conference, to Uganda. Hosting this landmark event would be an invaluable opportunity for Uganda’s MICE and agritourism industries. For the destination, it means: ✅ An opportunity to showcase Uganda’s diverse agricultural landscapes, local farming practices, and sustainable tourism initiatives to a global audience. ✅ Attracring high-spending business travelers and agritourism enthusiasts. ✅ Building international collaborations, linking local farmers with global agribusinesses. ✅ Enhancing Uganda’s reputation as a leader in agro-tourism. For the local Agro-Tourism Association, it provides: 🌾 A platform to highlight Uganda’s agricultural innovations and promote local products. 🌾 Networking opportunities with key global stakeholders. 🌾 Support for community-based tourism projects and sustainable practices. 🌾 Knowledge exchange to enhance farming techniques and agritourism expertise. The potential impact aligns with Uganda Convention Bureau’s broader MICE strategy—driving economic growth, tourism development, and community upliftment. We’re excited to see what the future holds as we explore these transformative opportunities for Uganda! #MeetInUganda #ExploreUganda #ResponsibleTourism

It is great to see this work evolve under your leadership Carla Barbieri and also the many minds from around the globe contributing to the discussion. The primacy of agriculture needs to be front and centre in agritourism. This is critical because as we work to advocate for new policies, programs, laws and regulations to support agritourism, we must ensure that agriculture is not compromised by the tourism activity. And that real farming families are able to offer authentic agritourism in a way that compliments their core farming business. The world is losing our food production lands to development at an extraordinary rate. Defining agritourism in a way that ensures the tourism experience remains an ancillary activity to primary production is vital to protect farm land and farming communities. Without a definition, that clearly expresses what agritourism is and importantly what it is not, is very important, without it we cannot advocate for reforms that will support the growth of the sector.

NET Tip Tuesday: Is Agritourism Right for Me? Exploring agritourism? Start by evaluating how it complements your farm activities. There are many things to consider when deciding if agritourism is right for you. Check out this University of Minnesota Agritourism Fact Sheet for assessments and questions to help you decide: https://lnkd.in/e5dk5w34    

The most important part of successful Ag Tourism is figuring out if it will work for you and your operation. It's not for everyone. when you assess the opportunity make sure you take a hard look at the pitfalls and work towards the net result. Great resources are available!

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Wandile Sihlobo endorses the role Agritourism plays in the broader economy... "Having spent a week in the Karoo among farmers, attending meetings and interacting with market agents, it would be fair to say this region is one of the most in need of agritourism promotion. The region has much to offer – great cuisine, landscapes, and history."... AGRITOURISM AFRICA The bigger picture is needed across all business sectors because AGRITOURISM benefits a Country, diversifying income, securing investment, ensuring food security etc ...I cover several of these topics in my articles on https://lnkd.in/dawVNPnQ as well...Agritourism is NOT niche tourism, it is an contributor across all economic sectors impacting those (towns and cities as well)... https://lnkd.in/d55gnqmJ