The NSW Primary Industries have reached a historic milestone, recording an estimated Gross Value of Production (GVP) of $25.5 billion, underscoring the sector\u2019s enduring resilience, ongoing innovation, and its vital contribution to driving the state\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GVP is a key metric used by the Minns Labor Government to report on the performance of NSW primary industries and has been measured and reported by NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) for the past 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This record figure for the 2024\/25 financial year, released today by the NSW Government, marks a 22% increase from last year and is $2.4 billion above the previous record of $23.1 billion set in 2021-22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Significantly, it is 16% above the 5-year average and more than double the $12.5 billion recorded in 2014-15 demonstrating a sustained growth across all sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minns Government is helping build-up and protect the state\u2019s primary industries with $100 million invested over the last year in agricultural research and more than $1 billion in biosecurity systems and programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strong GVP is built on record-breaking performance across key agricultural sectors, including unprecedented red meat and poultry production, exceptional horticulture output, and historic winter crop yield, particularly chickpeas, alongside above-average summer crop results, notably cotton and sorghum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These outcomes are underpinned by farmer innovation, with producers adopting new technologies, farming practices, and strategies to help boost productivity and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record comes despite external pressures from natural disasters, drier seasonal conditions, volatile prices and biosecurity challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sector breakdown for the Primary Industries portfolio 2024\/25 showed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Government\u2019s Performance and Data Insights report (DPI) provides an estimate of the GVP for all the major primary industries commodities produced in NSW and an analysis of key drivers of performance for each commodity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report is published annually, with 2025 marking the tenth publication. PDI estimates are published in November each year for the previous financial year, and is the most comprehensive data set available for NSW primary industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information and to access the full report, visit the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD) PDI webpage \u2013 https:\/\/www.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/about-us\/publications\/pdi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf the State\u2019s primary industry sector was in an Olympic event it would be Gold, Silver and Bronze for NSW farmers, fishers and foresters \u2013 this result is outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA huge congratulation to the men and women from regional NSW who everyday go to work on the land and in our waterways to build a better and stronger NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBy any measure this is an outstanding result and a testament to the hard work of our farmers, fishers, foresters and producers right across NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFrom cropping and livestock to horticulture and fisheries, our primary industries are thriving, and the Minns Government is proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people who make that happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019ve delivered more than $100 million in new funding over the past year to modernise our research capabilities and strengthen biosecurity, upgrading facilities across regional NSW ensuring our producers have the tools and knowledge to adapt and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re investing in research, biosecurity, and workforce development to ensure NSW remains a powerhouse of clean, green and safe food and fibre production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe hope these numbers continue to grow year-on-year, as ongoing improvements in conditions help create more opportunities for success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSW Farmers President, Xavier Martin said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNSW agriculture has its sights set on producing $30 billion in farmgate value by 2030, and we\u2019re clearly well on the way to achieving this key milestone for our sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOver past year, farmers have faced no shortage of challenges in NSW, but they have managed through extraordinary risks in the landscape, and these results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAgriculture is an economic powerhouse that punches above its weight, supporting our rural communities and the state \u2013 all while feeding and clothing the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHowever, the challenges farm businesses face are only intensifying, and our ability to grow food and fibre relies on continued investment into all aspects of our sector, from research and development to biosecurity and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cInvestment in agriculture is an investment that will deliver productivity and dividends back to our communities and will play an important role in improving food security and futures here and around the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Local State Member for Orange Phil Donato said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis milestone is a win for every rural and regional community in NSW. Our producers are proving that innovation and hard work can deliver extraordinary outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPrimary industries are the lifeblood of our towns. Their success fuels local jobs, supports families, and strengthens our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPrimary producers in Orange and the broader Central West have been instrumental in achieving this outstanding result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith thriving industries in sheep and beef livestock, cool climate viticulture, horticulture, and broadacre cropping, the region continues to demonstrate its strength as one of NSW\u2019s most productive agricultural hubs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michael Payten, who operates a 1,200-hectare mixed pastoral and cropping farm at Canowindra, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhile input costs are all going up so have our commodity prices, so we\u2019re having a better season than we\u2019ve had for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe productivity of the farm has been as good as it\u2019s ever been. Our prime lamb prices have been defying gravity and lucerne hay saw a fair price rise too as things dried out a little bit and demand increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis calendar year we\u2019ve bred a record number of lambs. That\u2019s on the back on a few good seasons and keeping our breeding stock in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019ve significantly improved our lambing percentages over the years by tapping into the department’s research in livestock production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur recent participation in the Farms of the Future Agtech Education Program, and the Farm Business Resilience Program has also been beneficial. It just shows you\u2019re never too old to learn something new.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sam White, who operates the 2,270-hectare Bald Angus stud in Guyra, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s magic up here in Northern NSW at the moment, as conditions continue to improve due to recent rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Right now, commodity prices are rising significantly compared to 2023, and the outlook is incredibly promising as we look ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs southern regions begin to recover from drought conditions, and US herd begins to rebuild, we expect this momentum to continue, further driving beef prices upward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re currently in a favourable phase of the commodity cycle for both beef and sheep so it\u2019s a great time for the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re seeing amazing prospects as we look ahead. The future is promising for producers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “We look forward to collaborating with NSW DPIRD as we work together toward a bright future for industry.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brandon Armstrong, oyster farmer on the mid north coast and chair of the NSW Farmers Oyster Committee, said: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOyster farmers across NSW are encouraged to see the forecasted value in production this financial year. Despite having gone through lots of challenges the past year including the May floods, the industry can recover and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe resilience of the industry is amazing, and oyster farmers are pursuing ways to safeguard their businesses through things like flood proof infrastructure, species diversification, hatchery technology, and supply chain innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are gearing up for a good Christmas season to provide oyster lovers with high quality sustainably produced seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are working collaboratively with NSW DPIRD on the Aquaculture Vision Statement released in 2024, that is to see the industry value double by 2030. We’re looking forward to opportunities to work together with the Department on key priorities identified in the Vision Roadmap to help us reach this target.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul Aquilina, who operates in the NSW Prawn Trawl and Estuary General Fishery, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFishers have been consistently impacted since Covid, especially though the fires and more recently regular floods. It’s been tough for many commercial fishers, but we\u2019ve kept developing our fisheries and working with DPIRD Fisheries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019ve had fee waivers through this time, most recently the to the licence that allows us to sell our product more freely to local consumers. This has supported a lot of small fishing businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThere has also been scientific and managerial support from DPIRD for gear innovation trials to improve the fisheries ecological footprint. This has been awesome for our fishery to help us catch NSW seafood more selectively and sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur future in this fishery is very strong. Given we now have a cost-effective option to sell the product we catch, our prices have improved and more people, seafood consumers and the public, are understanding what commercial fishing provides and how we operate. This has been facilitated by DPIRD Fisheries and other organisations like Ocean Watch, the Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The NSW Primary Industries have reached a historic milestone, recording an estimated Gross Value of Production (GVP) of $25.5 billion, underscoring the sector\u2019s enduring resilience, ongoing innovation, and its vital contribution to driving the state\u2019s economy. 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