Land Use
84% of Queensland’s land is currently used for agriculture.
Employment Numbers
The agriculture industry employs 72,900 people, or 2.8% of the state’s workforce.
There are more than 365,000 jobs across the agriculture supply chain.
AFF has the fourth highest proportion of Queensland businesses.
Gender
The agriculture workforce is presently male-dominated and aging.
Women often face challenges remaining in the workforce due to issues like access to childcare, healthcare and flexible work options.