Australian agriculture is fundamentally export-oriented, with more than 70% of the value of production destined for international markets. Trade supports both farmgate returns through access to premium markets and reduced input costs via global supply chains.
Amidst a volatile global trade environment shaped by renewed United States (US) protectionist policies, Australian agriculture faces both significant risks and strategic opportunities. These developments have prompted a report by the Australian Farm Institute and Agrifutures exploring how the sector can survive and thrive in an era marked by escalating trade tensions, tariff uncertainty, and shifting geopolitical dynamics.