Primary industries
A world-class producer of quality agrifood products
Quick Facts
71 million hectares of agricultural land
5 diverse climate zones supporting a wide variety of produce
Counter growing season to Asia, Europe and the Northern Hemisphere
Highlights
Seafood
Produces some of the finest, most sought after and ecologically sustainable seafood in the world, offering a wide range of fish, western rock lobster, prawns, abalone, octopus and seaweed.
Grains and oil seeds
Australia’s largest crop producing region, exporting cereal grains (wheat, barley, oats), edible oil seeds (canola) and plant oil, pulses, and other grains to over 30 countries.
Meat, livestock and dairy
A world leader in animal exports and producer of premium grade fresh meat products, including beef, lamb, pork, poultry and goat, as well as some of Australia’s highest quality milk and dairy products.
World-famous wines
Home to 9 wine regions, each with their own unique characteristics, including the world-renowned Margaret River region and our oldest wine growing region in the Swan Valley.
Premium food and beverage
Known for premium products of known provenance and exceptional quality, including cheeses, processed meats, olive oils, native honey varieties, preserves, dips, bush and indigenous foods, craft beers, gin and spirits and kombucha.
Fruit and vegetables
Fruit and vegetable crops are grown across the State, from the forests in the South West where viticulture dominates, to the Ord River irrigation area in the north, where tropical varieties flourish.
Why Western Australia
In Western Australia you will find:
- a dynamic landscape that sustains a broad range of agricultural production, from open-range grazing and broadacre farming, to intensive agriculture and aquaculture
- diverse geography and climatic regions, allowing for year-round production of agrifood, fisheries and aquaculture products
- a pristine growing environment with clean air, fresh water and productive soils that are largely free from pests and diseases
- state-of-the-art technological advancements, high-quality food safety systems and a highly skilled workforce
- quality and traceability assurances
- strong freight connections and supply chain logistics
- the most Marine Stewardship Council certified fisheries in Australia
- free trade agreements with, and proximity to, China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and more.
Opportunities
Aquaculture Investment
Western Australia is highly regarded internationally for its safe, premium high-quality agrifood and fisheries products. With extensive pristine coastline and clean oceans, our unique location makes Western Australia attractive for sustainable aquaculture investment and production.
Bioenergy and Low Carbon Fuels
Organic matter from Western Australia’s agriculture and forestry industries are a significant source of inputs for production of advanced biofuels including renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, green methanol and bioethanol; biogases including biomethane; and solid bioenergy including pellets for heating. Bioenergy products can help to decarbonise transport and other heavy industries.
Agrifood Technology and Innovation
Western Australian agriculture and food producers are highly regarded for their interest to adopt new technology and innovations. This helps to improve productivity, extend shelf life, ensure food traceability, reduce water use, improve animal health and apply data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve decision making.
More information
Fresh ideas grow WA fresh produce business
Perth-based AGRIFresh is a family-owned business exporting fruit into international markets since 2015. Pivoting to a new business model in 2020 enabled AGRIFresh to enter new export markets and seal a deal with a national retailer, while helping local growers stay afloat.
Get in touch
If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.