Optimising organic waste and cultivating circularity for Australian agriculture

Optimising Organic Waste and Cultivating Circularity for Australian Agriculture explores how circular economy approaches can help Australian agriculture become more resilient, productive and sustainable.

The project focuses on turning organic waste such as manure, crop residues, food waste and processing by-products into valuable resources like fertilisers, energy and other bio‑based products. By reducing waste and keeping resources in use for longer, circularity can unlock new value across agriculture, fisheries and forestry.

The project provides practical tools, frameworks and case studies to help farmers, processors and regional communities adopt and scale circular practices.

The findings highlight strong interest from industry, but also confirm that widespread adoption requires coordinated, system‑wide change to address regulatory, financial and market barriers beyond the farm gate.  

To view the project report and supporting resources, please visit the Agrifutures website HERE