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28 October 2025
Western Australian agrifood export eNews
The Western Australian (WA) Government has welcomed the first Kimberley Cotton Gin cotton export from the Port of Wyndham, in a boost for diversifying regional economies and opening new trade opportunities in Australia's North West.
The cotton gin was supported by a $9 million investment by the WA Government and a $34 million Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility loan from the Australian Government.
A vessel operated by shipping line ANL on a regular schedule linking northern Australian ports with Singapore will carry the cotton to international markets. The first load consists of about 60 40-foot containers, each carrying approximately 104 bales of high-quality cotton.
The Port of Wyndham is operated by Cambridge Gulf Ltd, under the auspices of the Kimberley Ports Authority. The port is well on the way to gaining First Point of Entry status from Federal authorities, supported by a $14 million investment from the Cook Government in new biosecurity infrastructure.
This export milestone has been supported by strong co-operation between State and Federal agencies, the local cotton industry, Traditional Owners Miriuwung Gajerrong Corporation, and the Ord River District Co-operative.
Source: WA Gov | Image: NAIF
Wondering what you actually need to put on food labels? Or not 100% sure if your current food labels align with Australian standards?
Join DPIRD and Cheryl Hughes, to get up-to-date on all things food labelling!
The half-day course will cover:
- Overview of the labelling legislation to include FSANZ Food Standards Code, Country of Origin & Trade Measurement legislation
- Breakdown of the labelling Standards in simple terms with examples to show how to comply
- Common mistakes made, including examples of labelling errors that have resulted in product recalls
- Other labelling requirements as per the FSANZ Product Standards (product category specific items).
- Brief overview on proposed upcoming changes to the labelling Standards
We also encourage businesses to bring in their own labels as our expert will be able to discuss and provide guidance.
Event Details
- When: Thursday 6th November, 1pm - 5pm with networking from 5pm - 6pm
- Where: The Hub, Bentley Technology Park
- Register now
Source and image: DPIRD & business.com
This webinar is a unique opportunity to access insider knowledge and practical guidance to grow your wine exports. You can learn about Central Europe’s growing wine-importing countries, the increasing consumer interest in premium international wines, and its thriving hospitality sector.
Our in-market experts will share exclusive insights to help you gain a competitive edge, including buyer preferences, pricing strategies and emerging sales channels.
Ira Gielis, Director of Wine Logistics International, will talk about how to efficiently store and manage your stock within the European Union (EU), ensuring smooth supply to EU markets.
Key Topics
- Regulations
- Logistics
- Market insights
Date and Time
- 19 November 2025, 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm AEDT
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In a milestone for the Australian wheat industry, China’s multifaceted wheat quality requirements are being documented in detail for the first time, as part of a Grains Australia project delivered by AEGIC.
Since late 2024, on behalf of Grains Australia, AEGIC has been working with customers in South East Asia to review previous market intelligence developed by AEGIC and further to document customer wheat quality preferences.
Grains Australia has expanded this work to include North Asia, with China a key focus, among other markets.
Using a variety of methods, including choice modelling, and contextualising conversations with milling companies, AEGIC is collating objective evidence on customer preferences and quality targets, empowering the industry to make better informed decisions around wheat classification, breeding, and production.
China is one of the largest producers of wheat in the world. Wheat is used for a wide variety of products across China, including noodles, dumplings, steamed breads, “western” style bakery goods, and many more.
On average, Australia exports 4 mmt of wheat worth about AU$1.9 billion to China (UN-Comtrade). Australian wheat accounts for around 40% of total wheat imports to China.
AEGIC Acting General Manager Education and Training Dr Larisa Cato and AEGIC Senior Markets Manager Justin Swan travelled to China in September 2025 to begin engaging with Chinese flour mills about wheat quality preferences and how they differ across the vast and diverse nation.
Source and image: AEGIC
Applications are open for the John Cripps Horticulture Scholarship to develop the next generation of researchers, with the support of the WA Government.
The postgraduate scholarship provides $50,000 per annum for a Doctorate or Masters student to undertake full-time study on targeted science-based projects that benefit Western Australia's valuable horticulture industry.
The scholarship honours the memory of John Cripps, the renowned breeder of the Pink Lady apple, and is endorsed by the Cripps family.
Applicants can select a research topic from a range of integrated pest management or post-production options, including chilli thrips, western flower thrips, longtail mealybugs and cluster caterpillars, as well as refining avocado storage and ripening.
Study can be undertaken at any WA university and will have a collaborative focus partnering with government, academia, and industry.
The John Cripps Horticulture Scholarship is funded by royalties from horticulture varieties developed by the State, including those from Cripps Pink and Cripps Red apple varieties - marketed as Pink Lady, Sundowner, and Bravo.
The biennial scholarship was opened last week at the WA Horticulture Update, hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, where the latest industry advances, research, and innovations were shared with industry businesses and growers.
The initiative demonstrates the WA Government's commitment to driving a strong future for the state's horticulture industry, together with the new Primary Industries Research Centre at Jandakot and field trial site at Wanneroo.
For more information and to make any application, visit the program website.
Source and image: WA Gov & DPIRD
Further information
Agribusiness, commercial fishing and aquaculture news from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). If you have any questions or information to share, please email export@dpird.wa.gov.au.
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