US beef production decline throws up opportunity for Aussie producers
The US has become hungry for addition supply chains as many traditional world beef markets and their own domestic production declines The US is currently the world’s second-largest importer of beef after China, and is expected to be seeking beef supply from more global markets over the next three years, as its own domestic production […]
World’s largest food producers and exporters are ranked by market volume and value
How climate change, COVID-19, and the Ukraine-Russia war has disrupted the global agricultural market and raised concerns about the future of our food supply If you want to know what countries in the world grow the most agricultural produce, and in what volume, and what they do with their product, and what it is worth, […]
The Nationals call on Labor Government to explain their refusal of live sheep export advice
Following advice contrary to what the Independent Regulator has recommended has fired up The Nationals who are now calling on the Labor Government to explain why it’s refusing recommendations on live sheep exports. The Nationals leader David Littleproud said the Department of Agriculture’s Review as the Independent Regulator of live sheep exports by sea during […]
PASE grants of $4.95 million have been given to producers to establish and maintain international market access
As part of the $4.95 million in grants awarded to businesses a $316,100 PASE grant has helped create an online training platform for small-to-medium seafood exporters and those aspiring to access overseas markets. Agricultural Trade Group Acting Deputy Secretary, Nicola Hinder PSM, said the training resources will enable seafood businesses to assess whether they are […]
The first special representative for Australian Agriculture has been announced
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has appointed the first Special Representative for Australian Agriculture. Minister Littleproud said the appointment of Ms Su McCluskey was part of an Australian Government program to boost Australia’s presence and influence in agricultural institutions that shape farmers’ access to export markets. “Access to export markets is vitally […]
AEGIC opens up Indonesia-Australia trade catalyst for increased exports
AEGIC welcomes the establishment of Katalis, a new economic co-operation hub between Indonesia and Australia which will help drive grain trade between the two countries. Katalis – which means “catalyst” in Bahasa Indonesia – will play a crucial role in facilitating grain opportunities as part of the broader Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), which celebrates […]
Indigenous Rangers celebrated on World Ranger Day as a way of thanks
On World Ranger Day we are celebrating the significant contribution our Indigenous Rangers make in protecting Australia from exotic pests and diseases. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the expert knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Rangers about Country plays a critical role in Australia’s national biosecurity system. “Northern Australia poses […]
Australian Nut Industry Council awarded $550,000 to assist with market expansion
The Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC) has received a $550,000 grant from the Australian Government to implement a trade and market access expansion program. The grant is expected to put in place a two-pronged strategy to increase the market share for Australian nut growers, and draw on industry research into high-growth markets for Aussie nuts […]
Meat and Livestock Australia awarded $1.52 million to assist with new export channels
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) will use a $1.52 million Australian Government grant to explore market diversification opportunities within untapped segments of three export markets. The grant is expected to be used to help increase market expansion and diversification for Australian exporters, and in particular MLA is expected to explore new export channels in Saudi […]
Making farms a safer place across the life stages of a farmer
The recently concluded National Farm Safety Week took on the subject of safety issues from childhood to ageing farmers to show how farm safety was important across all age groups. While over half of on-farm fatalities are people over 50, in the last 10 years around 15% of fatal accidents have been kids under 15, […]