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Agriculture comprises 89% of the region’s land use, boasting diverse agricultural commodities dominated by cattle, sugar cane and horticulture (fruits and vegetables). Grains and aquaculture are also significant contributors to the region’s agricultural production.
The region’s 2019-2020 gross value of agricultural production was $1.6 billion. From 5% of Queensland’s land mass, the Greater Whitsunday region delivers around 10% of the state’s agricultural production positioning the region as a key industry contributor in Queensland and Australia. Mackay’s Future Foods BioHub will focus on the production of alternative foods, protein products and plant extractives Aquaculture is another sector within Agriculture that is expected to see significant jobs growth. The Greater Whitsunday region will benefit from a $257 million investment by seafood company Tassal Group, which is expected to create up to 1000 operational jobs in Aquaculture.. |