By Editor, Global AgInvesting Media
In a major milestone for the Southern Hemisphere, Global AgInvesting (GAI) Australia, the world’s premier agricultural investment event, kicked off in Brisbane this June. The event marked the first time the prestigious global forum had been held outside the Northern Hemisphere, positioning Queensland at the forefront of international agribusiness and capital investment.
The conference served as a key platform for the newly formed Crisafulli Government to showcase Queensland’s world-class primary industries to a high-powered audience of global investors, agribusiness leaders, and industry stakeholders. Over the two day event, hundreds of international delegates converged in Brisbane following a series of site visits that took them directly into the state’s farming operations, advanced supply chains, and processing facilities.
For Queensland, the stakes were high. The government utilized this international spotlight to drive investment toward an ambitious economic target: growing the total value of the state’s primary production sector to $30 billion by the year 2030.
According to government ministers, the arrival of the GAI conference represents a significant vote of confidence in Queensland’s economic trajectory. The administration has positioned the event and its future annual visits as a turning point for the state, drawing a sharp contrast with the previous decade under the Labor Government. After what is described as a “decade of decline” marked by heightened red tape and regulatory uncertainty, GAI Australia is seen as a boon to everyone involved.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett emphasized that the event provided an unprecedented window to demonstrate exactly why the state is a secure and lucrative destination for global capital: “The Global AgInvesting Australia conference will put Queensland in front of key investors and decision-makers from around the world and highlight why our state is a smart and stable place to invest,” Minister Perrett said in a press release.
Perrett noted that Queensland’s primary industries are currently navigating a strong upward trajectory, bolstered by favorable seasonal conditions, high-quality premium products, and surging export demand. He added that the state is perfectly positioned to satisfy the accelerating global demand for premium food and fibre, and that the conference will “amplify our potential internationally and strengthen the sector locally to unlock new opportunities for investment and value-adding.”
The sentiment was echoed by Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, who said in the same press release that Queensland is officially “open for business.” Bates highlighted that the state’s abundant natural resources, technological innovation, and forward-thinking policy environment are the primary engines driving this wave of economic growth.
“We know future investment will be critical to unlocking new opportunities across agriculture, natural capital, biofuels and renewables,” Minister Bates said, welcoming delegates to what she termed the “QueensLand of Opportunity.”
As discussions for future events evolve, the focus will remain on sustainable intensification, agtech integration, and the expanding market for natural capital and carbon farming—sectors where Queensland holds a distinct geographical and structural advantage. By connecting local producers and emerging agricultural technologies directly with international asset managers, the conference team aims to secure the long-term funding required to modernize infrastructure and scale up production across the state, today and for years to come.
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