Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 4,036 contracts worth $3.30B in the Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services procurement category (UNSPSC segment 70), spanning 18 years (2009–2026). This spending covers 1,397 distinct suppliers and 44 government agencies. The largest buyer is Grains Research and Development Corporation, and the most-awarded supplier is CSIRO. Year-over-year spending has increased by 8%. There are currently 240 contracts worth $327.7M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Farming & Forestry Services over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Farming & Forestry Services by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSIRO | 96 | $259.7M | 7.9% |
| 2 | The University of Adelaide | 73 | $156.7M | 4.7% |
| 3 | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | 33 | $116.0M | 3.5% |
| 4 | CARDNO EMERGING MARKETS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 1 | $99.0M | 3.0% |
| 5 | The University of Queensland | 61 | $88.3M | 2.7% |
| 6 | University of Sydney | 33 | $84.4M | 2.6% |
| 7 | University of Western Australia | 36 | $64.8M | 2.0% |
| 8 | Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries | 44 | $63.7M | 1.9% |
| 9 | Murdoch University | 30 | $60.5M | 1.8% |
| 10 | Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions | 25 | $56.1M | 1.7% |
| 11 | AECOM SERVICES PTY LTD (FORMERLY CALLED: URS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD) | 1 | $53.4M | 1.6% |
| 12 | Curtin University | 15 | $48.0M | 1.5% |
| 13 | University of Adelaide | 28 | $47.5M | 1.4% |
| 14 | IDSS PTY LTD | 1 | $45.2M | 1.4% |
| 15 | Bayer CropScience | 1 | $45.0M | 1.4% |
| 16 | Department of Regional NSW | 22 | $38.8M | 1.2% |
| 17 | COFFEY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD | 2 | $35.1M | 1.1% |
| 18 | University of Southern Queensland | 28 | $33.1M | 1.0% |
| 19 | Adam Smith International (Australia) Pty Ltd | 1 | $32.9M | 1.0% |
| 20 | NSW DPI | 3 | $32.8M | 1.0% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Farming & Forestry Services.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grains Research and Development Corporation | 1,512 | $2.39B |
| 2 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 38 | $287.4M |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 457 | $184.9M |
| 4 | Australian Fisheries Management Authority | 135 | $80.8M |
| 5 | Department of Defence | 133 | $58.2M |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | 206 | $46.5M |
| 7 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | 428 | $46.3M |
| 8 | National Capital Authority | 46 | $37.4M |
| 9 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 66 | $36.3M |
| 10 | Department of Home Affairs | 6 | $30.0M |
Expiring Contracts (240 in next 12 months)
240 contracts worth $327.7M in Farming & Forestry Services expire within 12 months. These are potential recompete opportunities.
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UNSPSC Sub-Categories
Procurement activity broken down by UNSPSC family code within the Farming & Forestry Services segment.
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