Why is Australian agriculture so important?

The world needs to eat. As the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, rising incomes and increasing urbanisation are driving greater demand for food and placing food security at the forefront of global priorities.

Australia is well positioned to play a critical role in meeting this demand. More than 55% of the nation’s land is dedicated to agriculture, supporting approximately 170,000 farms and employing over 300,000 people (ABARES Insights 2025). As a major exporter of high-quality food and fibre, Australian agriculture is an essential contributor to feeding a growing world.

Australian farm production reached record levels in FY26, surpassing $100 billion according to ABARES, with more than 70% of production exported to international markets. Australia’s agricultural sector is globally recognised for producing premium-quality food that is clean, green and fully traceable.

Farmland has become an increasingly attractive real asset class, underpinned by long-term food security trends, finite land availability and growing global demand for agricultural commodities. Access to capital and credit remains a key enabler of investment, productivity growth and innovation across the sector, supporting the continued expansion and competitiveness of Australian agriculture.

Gain exposure to an underserved lending market

FarmCap operates within a structural funding gap that has emerged as a result of tighter lending standards following the Banking Royal Commission. Despite strong underlying businesses and valuable asset bases, many Australian farming enterprises require flexible short-term funding solutions that traditional lenders are increasingly unwilling or unable to provide.

FarmCap’s specialist agricultural expertise and tailored underwriting approach enable us to meet this demand, providing capital to high-quality borrowers while maintaining disciplined risk management and conservative security structures.

Specialist origination and due diligence

Our investment team has developed a strong national origination network across Australia’s agricultural sector, providing access to high-quality lending opportunities that are often unavailable to broader credit markets.

Rigorous due diligence is central to our investment process. Every opportunity is assessed through detailed financial and operational analysis, supported by mandatory on-farm visits and direct engagement with borrowers. This hands-on approach provides deep insight into each farming business and helps ensure informed lending decisions and robust risk management.