Government of South Australia

South Australia represents the gold standard of where tradition intersects innovation within the heart of our thriving food, wine, and agribusiness sector. Boasting an at-scale, efficient production of agri-produce, the rich tapestry of time-honoured farming and manufacturing practices seamlessly intertwine with innovative technology, underpinned by advanced R&D expertise and capabilities.  

South Australia is internationally recognised as a reliable, safe and sustainable producer and exporter of premium fresh and value-added food and beverages, grown in a clean environment, using world-leading technology and practices.  South Australia produces 80% of Australia’s premium wine. South Australia is centrally located, making our state an ideal hub for the distribution of premium food across Australia, with established export networks by air and sea for export to Asia. We have strong biosecurity frameworks and traceability systems and are close to a diverse range of agricultural sub-sectors such as dairy, grains, horticulture, fisheries and aquaculture, viticulture, forestry and livestock. South Australia dominates the Australian wine industry, with just under half of all Australian vineyards situated in our state – we’re home to over 700 wineries and 500 cellar doors.