FOOD FARMING
Use existing train infrastructure.
Using train networks aims to reduce food milage, increase food waste re-use, reduce fertiliser and pesticide use and activate a low energy food industry. Parliament agents can travel to monitor and respond to changing food needs and availability.
By incorporating a food production system into existing train networks, it is also possible for people to trade directly during transport by travelling to different carriages. Doing your shopping on the train-ride home would mean there is a dual purpose in travelling, public transport becomes more appealing, less time is spent travelling to the shops, reduce traffic congestion and travelling becomes meaningful.
1. Build Food Production Bases (Urban Farming/Greenhouse) at strategic points around train lines. This brings rural farming and urban living closer together.
2. Produce is then collected by trains to continue growing on specifically designed carriages. 3. The produce is either then open for trading on the train like a moving market so that produce is always fresh or distributed to markets and shops.
4. Food waste can also be collected from restaurants/homes/universities to be composted at food bases and then reused in the production of food.
FOOD AID
Use existing sea ports.
In 50 years time, population growth, climate change, natural disasters and farming pressures will impact on food supply. An independent, dependable source of food may be required. Neighbouring countries may need Australia's aid in supplying food and responding to natural and human disasters.
