Queensland's Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries, Tim Mulherin, said the decision would boost the burgeoning organics sector in his State.

"I specifically brought this matter to the attention of the gathering of Ministers in Melbourne and pointed the need for such a Standard," he said.

"I'm happy to say they agreed with me and the new Standard is due for completion by the end of this year."

Mr Mulherin said the decision was a direct result of a departmental forum in October last year between DPI&F and representatives of the organic industry.

The organics sector is of increasing importance in the horticulture and livestock industries.

"There is growing demand for higher-quality foods, and more fresh produce and organic products rate very highly with a lot of consumers," Mr Mulherin said.

He said all primary industry departments would now work more closely with the Organic Federation of Australia and the Biological Farmers of Australia to ensure greater production for the organic and bio-dynamic sectors.

"Under the new standard products will be labelled as organic or biodynamic, which will give consumers even greater confidence in the quality of organic products and provide for more informed choice," he said.

"Work will also be done to develop a more comprehensive data collection process so we can have a more accurate picture of the industry, what it contributes to the primary sector and its potential for further growth."