Gearing up for mature growth in Tasmanian agriculture

Tasmania's vibrant and diverse agricultural sector has experienced sustained and widespread growth over recent decades, emerging as a standout success story. This expansion has been underpinned by strategic investments in irrigation infrastructure and supply chains, enabling land use change, productivity gains across a diverse range of commodities. Looking ahead, further growth remains achievable across most sectors. However, the nature of this growth is expected to be more mature, reflecting the stabilisation of irrigation water access and the need for deeper investment in productivity-enhancing technologies and practices. As the sector transitions into its next phase, it is timely to reflect on the key learnings from past growth, particularly the importance of coordinated investment, remaining globally competitive, access to market, resource efficiency, and long-term planning.