Mapping identifies Australia’s best cropping country
DAS mapping shows that 37 percent of Australia's cropped land qualifies as prime under its definition. New South Wales has the largest area of prime cropping land, according to the map.
DAS mapping has classified Australia’s cropped land, with 37 percent meeting its definition of prime cropping country. The result provides a national picture of where the most suitable cropping areas are found.
According to the map, New South Wales holds the largest area of prime cropping land. The headline frames the exercise as identifying Australia’s best cropping country.
The mapping may influence how farmers, rural communities, agribusinesses and policymakers think about land use and food production. Areas identified as prime could attract more attention for cropping, while other regions may face questions about their agricultural role. For consumers, the findings could indirectly shape discussions about domestic food supply and environmental pressures, though the map alone does not determine outcomes.