Northern Australian broadacre cropping situational analysis

Project locations: Kununurra, Go Go Station, Perth, Strathmore, Olive Vale Station, Douglas Daly, Tipperary Station, Flying Fox Station

Project partners: Pivotal Point Strategic Directions Pty Ltd ; ST Strategic Services Pty Ltd

Project summary and impacts

The Northern Australia Broadacre Cropping Situational Analysis examined the opportunities and constraints shaping the future development of broadacre cropping across northern Australia. The project explored how cropping systems could complement existing agricultural enterprises, particularly beef production, while identifying the environmental, economic and supply chain factors influencing industry growth.

The analysis highlighted the importance of regionally tailored approaches to cropping development, recognising the diversity of soils, climate conditions and infrastructure across northern Australia. It identified key challenges including limited agronomic capacity, high research and logistics costs, fragmented supply chains and the need for stronger industry coordination.

The project established a strategic framework for future research, development and investment, helping guide CRCNA priorities and supporting a more coordinated, evidence-based approach to building sustainable broadacre cropping industries across WA, NT and Queensland.

Grains Central article: Northern Australia broadacre cropping potential tied to enterprise integration. 27 August 2020. https://www.graincentral.com/cropping/northern-australia-broadacre-cropping-potential-tied-to-enterprise-integration/https://www.graincentral.com/cropping/northern-australia-broadacre-cropping-potential-tied-to-enterprise-integration/