Food, wine and agribusiness

Sector

Food, wine and agribusiness

Horticulture – Dairy – Grains – Meat and Livestock – Seafood and Aquaculture – Wine – Food manufacturing – Beverages

Highlights


South Australia is internationally recognised as a reliable, safe and sustainable producer and exporter of premium fresh and value-added food and beverages, grown in a clean environment, using world-leading technology and practices.

South Australia produces 80% of Australia’s premium wine. 

Our state has the largest agricultural research precinct in the Southern Hemisphere located near to the Australian Institute of Machine Learning for collaboration on crop management and farming conditions.

Investing in Food, Wine and Agribusiness


South Australia is centrally located, making our state an ideal hub for the distribution of premium food across Australia, with established export networks by air and sea for export to Asia.
 
We have strong biosecurity frameworks and traceability systems and are close to a diverse range of agricultural sub-sectors such as dairy, grains, horticulture, fisheries and aquaculture, viticulture, forestry and livestock.
 
South Australia dominates the Australian wine industry, with just under half of all Australian vineyards situated in our state – we’re home to over 700 wineries, 350 cellar doors and 3,400 grape growers.

To learn more about growing South Australia's economy, view the Food, Wine and Agribusiness Sector Plan.

Investment advantages 


South Australia provides the perfect environment for primary producers to connect with ag-tech developers through collaborative networks. Our state also has the largest concentration of agricultural research institutions in the Southern Hemisphere.
 
We are home to the most diverse and innovative range of aquaculture systems in Australia and the only state with an Aquaculture Act.
 
We’re the most cost-effective mainland state in Australia, have strong logistics networks, are close to Asia and have agricultural land available close to the city centre, providing financial efficiencies to companies.

Connected ecosystem 


Our food and wine are amongst the best in the world, offered against some of the most stunning landscapes and scenes. We provide an immersive visitor experience when people come to our state.
 
Working with the hi-tech sector in South Australia provides opportunities for the application of ag-tech to enhance agricultural productivity, profitability and sustainability.

Innovation precincts


Collaboration is in our DNA here in South Australia. You will have access to some of the best innovation precincts where high-profile businesses, academia, industry bodies and government are co-located and working together.

  • Roseworthy Campus

    Roseworthy Campus is an internationally renowned centre for excellence in dryland agriculture, natural resource management and animal production.

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  • Waite Research Precinct

    Waite Research Precinct is a world-class research, development, teaching and commercialisation precinct. Underpinning Australia’s agricultural industries with both fundamental and applied research, the Waite’s great strengths are in grains, soil and wine.

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Business opportunities and investment ready projects

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    Investment: Direct investment

    Leigh Creek Energy (LCK)

    LCK is focused on developing its Leigh Creek Energy Project (LCEP), in northern South Australia, for the production of low-cost urea fertiliser and/or hydrogen.

    • Food, wine and agribusiness
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  • Investment: Direct investment

    Zero Methane Agriculture

    Commercialisation of seaweed aquaculture to address climate change

    • Food, wine and agribusiness
    • Investment range:
      A$40M
    • CH4 South Australia
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  • Investment: Direct investment

    Lamb Feedlot Expansion and Vertical Integration

    Pride Agricultural Group is seeking a strategic partner(s) to help expand and vertically integrate the production of clean green lamb meat. Our project will see the expansion of the current business of intensive feeding through the acquisition of prime breeding pastoral land to help secure the supply of store lambs.

    • Food, wine and agribusiness
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Director, Food, Wine and Agribusiness

Looking to identify opportunities, strategic partnerships and get advice on the South Australian Food, wine and agribusiness sector

Nicolle Sincock

Nicolle Sincock

Director - Food, wine and agribusiness

Expert advice, support and guidance for exporters, buyers and investors looking to tap into South Australia’s internationally recognised food, wine and agribusiness sector.

Contact

+61 418 215 838 Nicolle.Sincock@sa.gov.au

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CH4 expands into South Australia

International seaweed harvesting company CH4 Global is establishing a new seaweed cattle feed supplement industry in Australia hopes to set up thousands of hectares in South Australia’s regions.

Aquaculturing the red seaweed at scale bring three key benefits to South Australia. It grows jobs, the economy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.

Dr Steve Meller
CH4 Global