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Technical report 1: Optimising circularity in Australian agriculture: Mapping organic residues availability for circular economy opportunities

The cover features rows of seedlings in trays. Title: Technical report 1: Optimising circularity in Australian agriculture: Mapping organic residues availability for circular economy opportunities.
  • 17 pages

  • Published: 26 May 2026

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This report provides a national spatial analysis of pre-farm gate organic residues to identify high-potential regions for circular economy initiatives. Using high-resolution modelling, it maps where residues such as manure, crop waste and green material are generated across Australia and highlights ‘hotspots’ with strong potential for resource recovery. The findings support data-driven decision making for infrastructure planning, technology deployment and investment, enabling stakeholders to target circular economy opportunities where they are most viable.