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Banking agribusiness in 2025

Banking agribusiness in 2025

1 December 2025

The Australian Banking Association recognises the integral role agricultural businesses play in supporting communities in the bush while also growing the national economy.

$140B
Total Finance Extended

The total credit provided to Australian agribusinesses as of September 2025

$6.8B
Monthly New Lending

The average amount lent to the sector each month by ABA member banks

93%
Rural Lending Share

The proportion of all rural business finance provided by Australian banks

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