This review addresses the following areas in relation to how climate change might affect the Australian vegetable industry, with a focus on government policy, regulation and energy efficiency:
1. Identifying and assessing the impacts that government policies and regulations regarding climate change are having, and will have, on vegetable farm business and the industry.
2. Investigating the opportunities available for growers through government grants industry initiatives as well as how the various grants might be made more appropriate and accessible for vegetable levy payers.
3.Identifying and collating information on innovative or efficient options, including energy sources, energy usage and refrigerants, to reduce rising input costs associated with climate change policy implementation