Accelerating wattle seed production for the Australian native food industry
The Australian wattle seed (Acacia spp.) industry is poised for significant growth after the establishment of several commercial orchards in recent years. In 2020, about...
Vanilla production in Australia: Feasibility report
36 pages
Published: 17 Jun 2022
Author(s): Muhammad Sohail Mazhar
ISBN: 978-1-76053-277-2
Share this content
-
Download report PDF
Download -
Purchase a hard copy - AUD $50
Vanilla is the world’s second-most expensive spice, after saffron, and in 2019 Australia ranked third in the world’s top countries for vanilla consumption and sixth for vanilla imports. However, vanilla production in Australia is very limited, with about 15 commercial growers situated between the required growing latitudes 20° north and south of the Equator.
The development of a feasibility report is the first phase in identifying growth potential for the Australian vanilla industry. Phase two of this project the development of a research, development and extension plan.
This feasibility report is the result of extensive desktop research and stakeholder consultation across the Australian vanilla industry to determine the potential of vanilla production in Australia and to recommend the next steps to further establish the Australian vanilla industry.
The Vanilla production in Australia: Feasibility report has been produced as part of AgriFutures Australia’s Emerging Industries Program, which focuses on new and emerging industries with high growth potential. Emerging animal and plant industries play an important part in the Australian agricultural landscape. They contribute to the national economy and are key to meeting changing global food demands.
Related resources
Ten reasons for growing and drinking Australian Coffee
Could you be our next Australian coffee investor or producer? The cooler climate of Australia’s subtropical latitudes provides a longer ripening season which brings out...
Sea Cucumber Health and Biosecurity: Hatchery and Nursery Guide
The current farm gate value of sea cucumber (Holothuroidea) is approximately US$4.4 billion, from an overseas market yielding 200,000 tonnes. With demand projected to increase,...
Sea Cucumber Health and Biosecurity: Ranching and Grow-Out Guide
In response to global market demand for sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), Australia has a significant opportunity to expand its aquaculture industry beyond wild-caught specimens. Escalating demand...
Industry placemat: Crocodile
This placemat serves as a resource for those interested in the emerging crocodile industry. Within this placemat, you’ll find essential fast facts alongside the fundamental...
Industry placemat: Coffee
This placemat serves as a resource for those interested in the emerging Australian-grown coffee industry. Within this placemat, you’ll find essential fast facts alongside the...
Amendment of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code to permit the sale of Moringa oleifera as food
Moringa, Moringa oleifera Lamarck, is a fast-growing, sub-tropical tree from the family Moringaceae that has global application as a highly nutritious ‘super food’. The high-protein...