By Gerelyn Terzo, Global AgInvesting Media
Global AgInvesting is making an expansion push into the Southern Hemisphere through a partnership with Australia’s Queensland government. In a coup for the state, Queensland has secured the rights to host the world’s leading agricultural investment forum, Global AgInvesting, in June 2026. This landmark event introduces Brisbane as a primary gateway for investment into Australia’s thriving agricultural landscape and surrounding regions, positioning it among global financial centers like New York, London and Tokyo for GAI events.
Not only does this partnership mark GAI’s Australian debut but also underscores Queensland’s expanding global presence and its strategic role in the international agricultural investment arena. The Crisafulli Government views this achievement as a crucial step toward its lofty goal of bolstering the value of primary production to A$30 billion by 2030. The expected influx of both international and domestic capital facilitated by GAI is expected to be key in reaching this target.
Global AgInvesting Portfolio Director Jonathan Levin conveyed his excitement about hosting the maiden GAI Australia event in Queensland, saying: “We are delighted to collaborate with the Queensland Government to introduce Global AgInvesting to Australia for the first time. The selection of Queensland as the location for the inaugural GAI Australia is highly appropriate, considering Queensland’s scale in primary industries across three climate zones and proximity to Asia-Pacific markets. With its state-of-the-art innovation in agtech and strong commitment to sustainable production, Queensland offers an ideal platform for global investors interested in engaging with the region’s vibrant primary industries.”
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett emphasized the significance of the conference, stating it will act as “a conduit to channel billions of dollars of foreign and domestic investment into Queensland’s vital primary industries.” He highlighted Queensland’s central role in the nation’s food production, pointing out that the state “generates a quarter of Australia’s primary produce and is at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge agtech.”
Minister Perrett further emphasized the government’s proactive investment in the sector through initiatives such as the A$130 million Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance and the A$30 million Sowing the Seeds Farming Innovation Fund, reinforcing the strength of Queensland’s A$23.4 billion primary industries sector.
Queensland’s success in securing GAI highlights the broader strength and potential of Australia’s agricultural industry. According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries:
- Gross Value of Agricultural Production (GVAP): Australia’s agricultural sector generated a GVAP of approximately $81 billion in 2022-2023.
- Key Commodities: Major agricultural exports include beef, wheat, wool, dairy products and horticulture, contributing significantly to Australia’s trade balance.
- Land Use: Agriculture accounts for a substantial portion of Australia’s landmass, with over 385 million hectares (951.3 million acres) dedicated to farming.
- Employment: The agricultural sector employs hundreds of thousands of Australians, particularly in regional areas.
- Innovation and Technology: Australia is increasingly embracing agtech to enhance productivity, sustainability and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Brisbane’s recent successful hosting of AgriFutures Australia’s evokeAG in early 2025 attracted thousands of professionals in the agri-food innovation space, further demonstrating its capacity to host significant agricultural events. The esteemed hosting of Global AgInvesting in 2026 is a major achievement for Queensland, positioning the state as a key hub for global agricultural investment and providing a significant boost towards achieving its primary production goal.
The content put forth by Global AgInvesting News and its parent company HighQuest Partners is intended to be used and must be used for informational purposes only. All information or other material herein is not to be construed as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Global AgInvesting and HighQuest Partners are not a fiduciary in any manner, and the reader assumes the sole responsibility of evaluating the merits and risks associated with the use of any information or other content on this site.