The Agricultural sector employs over 320,000 workers and is represented by a diverse range of occupations including livestock farmers, crop farmers, farm workers, plant operators, agricultural scientists and more.
The value of production across the industry sits close to $60 billion fed by global demands from growing middle class economies for beef, lamb, cotton, wool, wheat and sugar. On average, 70% of agricultural production is exported. We recognise the significance of the industry as a contributor to the Australian economy and in its role supplying crucial resources to the country.