Australian Coffee Industry RD&E Plan 2025-2030

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The Australian coffee industry is rapidly expanding, with increasing demand for locally produced, high-quality coffee and a strong appetite for innovation and sustainability across the supply chain. While most coffee consumed in Australia is still imported, there is significant potential to expand domestic production and improve the profitability and resilience of the industry.

Coffee grown in Australia is typically cultivated in subtropical and tropical regions, and the industry is defined by a strong grower network, premium positioning and a focus on quality. However, it faces multiple challenges, including limited economies of scale, ageing plantations, inconsistent yields, workforce limitations and the impacts of climate variability. There is a clear need for coordinated investment in research, development and extension (RD&E) to support its long-term success.

This Australian Coffee Industry RD&E Plan 2025-2030 was developed through extensive consultation with growers, researchers, industry organisations and supply chain participants. It identifies six key themes that will underpin future growth: productivity and efficiency; quality and consistency; climate and environmental resilience; biosecurity and risk; the supply chain; and industry capacity and collaboration. These themes are not only technical priorities but also strategic enablers that will determine the long-term sustainability and profitability of the Australian coffee sector.

The Plan sets out specific strategies and actions to guide investment and activity over the next five years, aimed at improving on-farm performance, strengthening the supply chain and increasing the capability of the sector. It is a strategic foundation on which to support coffee producers and supply chain participants as they build a more productive, profitable and sustainable future for Australian-grown coffee. Importantly, it highlights the importance of strong collaboration across growers, researchers and stakeholders to ensure outcomes are meaningful and widely adopted.