The former Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) was responsible for the sustainable economic development of the state´s primary industries and fisheries.

This annual report highlights DPI&F's performance during 2007-08 and details progress against the department´s 2007-12 Strategic Plan. The report includes:

• overview of how the department is achieving its mission to maximise the economic potential of Queensland´s primary industries on a sustainable basis
• 2007-08 highlights and challenges
• outlook for 2008-09
• performance scorecard detailing how we´ve delivered on our five key outcomes:
  • improved productivity and efficiency
  • market access
  • trade development
  • industry adaptability
  • sustainable resource use
• corporate governance and financial information.

In addition to fulfilling our statutory obligations, this report describes how the department has invested public and industry funds to benefit Queensland primary industries and communities.

The report is prepared in accordance with the Financial and Administration and Audit Act 1977.