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From paddock to plate and beyond: Food, fibre and innovation

The South West is one of WA’s most productive and diversified agribusiness regions, underpinned by premium provenance, clean and traceable production, and a growing food and beverage manufacturing base.

The sector is a cornerstone of the South West economy, underpinning regional employment, exports and opportunities in downstream processing and value‑adding. The sector spans primary production through to processing, packaging, logistics and trade, supporting strong and resilient local supply chains.

Future opportunities are closely linked to differentiation, premium branding, export markets and the development of enabling infrastructure that supports processing and distribution.

Competitive Strengths

Productive, clean, safe and traceable

The South West is blessed with a Mediterranean climate, fertile soils, diverse landscapes and traditions in dairy, horticulture, viticulture, livestock and broadacre farming. It has a strong and growing reputation for premium food and beverage production, supported by manufacturing capability that enables branded, export‑ready products.

Efficiencies and premium market positioning

South West producers supply domestic and international markets, supported by regional logistics, transport linkages and trade support. Increasingly technology, data and innovative practices are driving the agribusiness value chain to improve productivity, resilience and sustainability.

By Numbers

Economic contribution

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Strong agricultural output demonstrates the South West’s role as a high-performing and diversified agricultural region with strong foundations for future growth.

Primary production

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Growers and producers operating throughout the South West support regional employment and underpin downstream processing, logistics and export supply chains.

Premium wine exports

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The South West accounts for 56% of Western Australia’s wine exports, highlighting the region’s strength in premium, export‑focused agribusiness.

In Focus

Climate Resilience
Climate resilience is increasingly important to the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the South West’s agribusiness sector. As producers respond to changing weather patterns, climate variability, water security challenges and evolving market expectations, there is a growing focus on building more resilient farming systems and supply chains. The region’s agribusiness industry is exploring new technologies, production methods and management practices that improve productivity while supporting environmental sustainability and long-term business viability. The importance of innovation, resilience and sustainability is recognised as a key priority for the future growth of the sector.

 

Circular Economy
The South West is well placed to embrace circular economy opportunities that create greater value from existing resources, reduce waste and support more sustainable industry practices. For the agribusiness sector, this means exploring new ways to utilise by-products, improve resource efficiency, recover valuable materials and develop innovative products that extend beyond traditional production models. Circular economy approaches can help businesses improve profitability while reducing environmental impacts and strengthening supply chain resilience.

Export and Trade

We provide Austrade TradeStart services across the South West to help businesses expand from regional production into international markets.
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