All eyes on Queensland for global agriculture investment
- World's premier agriculture investment event coming to Brisbane in June 2026.
- First time Global AgInvesting will be held in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Securing hosting rights a major boost for Crisafulli Government's target to reach $30 billion in primary industries production by 2030.
The Crisafulli Government has secured hosting rights for the world's premier conference for agricultural investors, cementing Queensland as the preferred investment gateway into Australia and surrounding regions.
Global AgInvesting is the world's longest running and largest gathering of agriculture investment stakeholders.
Brisbane's selection underscores Queensland's ongoing global expansion and strategic positioning as a key player in international agriculture investment markets.
The conference boosts the Crisafulli Government's target to increase the value of primary production to $30 billion by 2030, after primary producers were left high and dry under the former Labor Government.
The event will facilitate connections between institutional investors, fund managers, and agribusiness leaders, providing them with new investment opportunities into agribusiness, AgTech, infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the event was a gateway to introduce billions of dollars in investment into Queensland's primary industries.
"Queensland is the beating heart of primary industries in this country — we grow a quarter of Australia's primary produce and are leading the way in AgTech adoption," Minister Perrett said.
"The $30 million Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund is a testament to our commitment to continued investment in Queensland's $23.4 billion primary industries sector.
"Brisbane has proven itself to be host of choice, having just successfully welcomed thousands of people in the agrifood innovation community at AgriFutures Australia's evokeAG 2025 in February.
"The decision to have Global AgInvesting in Queensland is another vote of confidence that we are on the path to reach our target of $30 billion in primary industries production by 2030."
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates described Global AgInvesting as a great opportunity to help Queensland continue to diversify its trade options.
"Having Global AgInvesting on our doorstep will create a vital opportunity to maintain close links with our various trade networks as we focus on remaining agile in the trade space," said Minister Bates.
"This event will also give us a chance to remind our partners that our core trade values of stability, certainty and growth make Queensland a great place to invest."
Global AgInvesting Portfolio Director Jonathan Levin expressed his enthusiasm for hosting the inaugural Global AgInvesting Australia event in Queensland.
"We are delighted to collaborate with the Queensland Government to introduce Global AgInvesting to Australia for the first time," Mr Levin said.
"The selection of Queensland as the location for the inaugural Global AgInvesting 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."
