Stone fruit producers in the Victorian Mallee are praying rain will stay away after showers last week destroyed fruit on the cusp of being harvested. Parts of the Mallee are in a one in 20 year rainfall deficiency, but producers...
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AUSTRALIA'S agricultural outputs and food products are in strong demand overseas, particularly in Asia where a rapidly growing middle class is outpacing food production capability. With our high quality and high volume production, Australia is well placed to meet this...
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Australian vegetable exporters to Japan are reaping early gains since the Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA) entered into force on 15 January 2015. JAEPA eliminates or reduces barriers to trade in goods between Japan and Australia, including tariff eliminations or...
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The national commodity forecaster is tipping Indonesia's agrifood imports to increase 20-fold by 2050, to be worth US$150 billion. That represents a significant opportunity for Australian exporters, who already send large amounts of wheat, live cattle, sugar and other products...
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Fiji's agriculture sector will receive about US$35 million in 2016 as part of the country's budget announced by the finance minister today. That is an increase from US$30 million in the 2015 budget. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says agriculture is the backbone...
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Cherry growers are gearing up to begin harvest this week for what's expected to be one of their biggest crops. But despite the forecast bumper crop, growers are disappointed that opportunities to export their cherries are limited. No progress has...
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The target is to cover 5,000 hectares with financial assistance from Rashtriya Krishi Vikash Yojana (RKVY) . "Since about 68% of the farming community is small and marginal in the State and most of them are unable to procure seed...
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China's growing demand for fresh food imported from Europe will require an investment in cold supply chains throughout the main route. There is an expected 17% increase in demand for imported meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables to China in 2015-2025....
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The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement is the most ambitious trade agreement China has concluded with any developed country, and promises a big boost for jobs and prosperity in Australia, writes Senator Richard Colbeck. The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) is...
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As the world population continues to grow, Australia could capitalise on organic export markets, says Bond University sustainability professor Tor Hundloe. He has been investigating Australia's role in feeding the world, with the global population predicted to hit 9.7 billion...
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It is a time of uncertainty for Australian fruit and vegetable growers as the wait to find out how much they will be charged for export certification and biosecurity service has been moved by the federal government from November 1...
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New fee system for biosecurity and certification will now be implemented in December Small-scale Australian horticultural producers and exporters could feel the pinch from a proposed restructure of the country’s export certification and biosecurity costs, according to David Minnis, chairman of...
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