North Queensland Food & Agribusiness

North Queensland Food & Agribusiness

Agricultural land in Townsville North Queensland occupies 85% of the region. Sugarcane is the region’s major agricultural commodity, producing $479 million of gross value followed by beef cattle ($295 million). Other significant regional agricultural commodities include various horticulture including melons, sweet corn, beans, mangoes, and capsicum.

North Queensland’s agricultural sector (including key sub-sectors of broad-acre, livestock, horticulture and aquaculture) represents significant growth opportunities for the region.
strong reputation for quality and safety of the region’s produce is driving demand from high growth international markets including China, the Middle East, South Asia and ASEAN.