Queensland's agriculture, fisheries, forestry and food industries are central to our economy, regions and communities.
At a glance
65,200
Number of people directly employed in primary industries in 2024–25.
385,900
Total number of people employed in primary industries and the supply chain.
68,500
Number of businesses in primary industries and the supply chain.
Employment and business
Queensland's primary industries directly and indirectly employ about 385,900 people (almost 13% of Queensland's workforce).
Explore the employment and business dashboard to see:
- employment and business statistics related to Queensland's agriculture, fisheries and forestry supply chain
- how farm gate employment and businesses support other sectors of the Queensland economy.
Agri-food employment insights data dashboard
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Seasonal labour demand
Horticulture has a particular reliance on seasonal workers to ensure continuity of supply, with up to 18,000 temporary full time equivalent jobs available each month during a good season.
Explore our labour-demand dashboard to understand:
- demand across Queensland horticultural regions and commodities
- labour intensity of various commodities across the year.
Data disclaimer
These figures are:
- modelled estimates only
- subject to change
- based on the available data as at February 2021.
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Last updated: 23 Jan 2026