AUSTRADE has a network of agriculture counsellors based around the world in key trade locations. They promote Australia’s agricultural interests, and help our agricultural sector grow.
Their agriculture counsellors work with biosecurity, exports and trade and market access teams. Together, they improve and maintain market access for Australian agricultural exports.
They:
- explore and develop new market openings for Australian farmers and exporters
- maintain existing market access
- improve technical market access
- provide market intelligence
- manage sensitive policy issues
- represent Australia at meetings and negotiations
- resolve issues when Australian agricultural goods arrive at their foreign destination.
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Did you know that nearly 40% of food and beverage businesses surveyed by ARDA want to diversify their markets but simply don’t know where to start? Or that having insufficient product to meet market demand has prevented nearly 30% of agribusinesses from selling to new customers?
At ARDA we make it our business to help your business by working with you to identify, and overcome, the challenges you face when it comes to building a sustainable operating model.
One of the messages we’ve heard repeatedly from our members is that you want to work more collaboratively with likeminded people to
What does the new federal budget mean for your agribusiness?
Following the global economic impact of Covid-19 and other such factors that have contributed to a striking rise in price across essential goods, including food and petrol, the budget had a heavy focus on addressing the increasing costs of living. This included measures such as a one-off $420 cost of living tax offset, and a 50 percent reduction in the fuel excise for 6 months.
There were also several new initiatives relevant to agriculture and exporting, notable relating to three key points:
Carbon, biodiversity, and sustainability
- Extending the ‘patent box’
An Introduction to ARDA’s Market Diversification Program
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Market Diversification Program education modules
Digital technology and agricultural innovation have presented regional food producers with unprecedented opportunities to reach new customers and retain a bigger share of the profits of their labour. A new program that brings together specialists from research, education and agricultural institutes including CSIRO, Southern Cross University, ANU, the University of Canberra and IP Australia is helping small to medium-sized agricultural businesses in southern NSW and the ACT embrace these opportunities to build resilience following some of the most challenging times in history.
Six education modules have
Export capability course
This series of four modules provides insights on marketing, industry compliance, application documentation and supply chain processes.
These modules have been prepared by ARDA Secretary Daryl Young, who has more than 40 years of experience working in the agribusiness sector and a strong understanding of agricultural principles, managing farming enterprises and growing regional businesses.
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Get on the road to export success (video series)
Market diversification
Domestic versus international markets
Are you ready to sell overseas?
Cost saving through collaboration
