Regional NSW produces almost one fifth of the Australian sector's exports, supplying agricultural commodities, food and beverages to the largest and fastest growing markets in Asia, the Pacific Rim and Europe.
Our world-renowned biosecurity standards are the reason why the clean, safe foods from regional New South Wales are highly sought after around the world. Our counter-seasonality means we're perfectly placed to supply fresh produce during the winter months in the northern hemisphere.
New South Wales is the location of choice for agribusiness and food companies with capabilities in livestock, cereals, pulses, oilseeds, cotton, nuts, fruit and vegetables and food processing.
We're at the forefront of research and application in functional foods, alternative proteins, nanotechnology, new processing technologies, smart logistics control and e-commerce.
Businesses in regional NSW also benefit from agriculture and food innovation precincts including Wagga Wagga's Agricultural Technology Hub, Orange's Global Agri-Tech Ecosystem (GATE) and the Central Coast Food Alliance.
At a glance
$23.1 billion
Total value of NSW agricultural industry, 2021 - 22
77%
Growth in NSW agricultural exports, 2020-21
$33.4 billion
NSW food and beverage turnover, 2019-20
78%
of Australian consumers accessible to NSW businesses
70%
of Australia's alternative protein manufacturing based in NSW
Hot opportunities
Alternative protein
Food ingredients manufacturing
Intensive and controlled environment horticulture
AgTech
High-value food processing
Talk to us about agrifood opportunities in regional NSW
Contact Darren Keegan