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Register now for Gulfood, FOODEX Japan, IFE London and FHA Singapore
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), supported by Invest and Trade WA, is coordinating WA participation in the following international trade events in 2024:
- Gulfood, Dubai 19-23 February 2024
and proposed Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia 25-26 February 2024. Key contact:
Melanie Payne, 0458 635 380 melanie.payne@dpird.wa.gov.au. Register. - FOODEX Japan 5-8 March 2024. Key contact:
Charles Li, 0460 039 461 charles.li@dpird.wa.gov.au. Register. - International Food & Drink Event, London 25-27 March 2024. Key contact:
Jim Paparo, 0417 946 788 jim.paparo@dpird.wa.gov.au. Register with DPIRD for access to small shared WA stand (no cost). Register with Austrade for 2 square metre or 6 square metre counters. - FHA Singapore 23-26 April 2024. Key contact:
Rebecca Laffrey, 0455 833 689 rebecca.laffrey@dpird.wa.gov.au. Register.
These events will provide WA agribusiness exporters with the opportunity to showcase their products, meet with buyers and gain valuable insights in key markets for WA premium food and beverages.
In order to provide the highest level of service to participants, places are strictly limited, so please submit your expression of interest as soon as possible.
Source and Photo: DPIRD
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is supporting the WA Agtech Meetup on 6 December 2023, an event diving into the world of cutting-edge agriculture technology, agtech pitches and lively discussion.
There will be a fireside chat with Olympia Yarger, founder of Goterra and 2023 Australian Capital Territory Australian of the Year, who has processed more than 35,000 tonnes of waste and saved more than 66,000 tonnes of carbon emissions through her autonomous insect farms.
An innovator showcase will also be held, with rapid-fire pitches from some of WA’s most promising agtech innovators including: Orijin Plus, Xsights, Axistech and Rumin8. These trailblazers are redefining the agrifood landscape.
This event will be hosted at Public House Perth, 263 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, and also virtually via Zoom. If you are unable to make it in person, please register for the live stream (details will be shared after registration).
For those attending in person, you are invited to network over breakfast, providing you with an opportunity to network before making your way to the West Tech Fest at the Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth. More...
Source and Image: DPIRD
Embark on a journey into the future of food at the For Food’s Sake Summit early next year, hosted by Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre.
Building on the momentum of Asia Pacific’s premier agrifood tech event, evokeAG. – which runs from 20 to 21 February 2024 – For Food’s Sake will take place at the Boola Katitjin building at Murdoch University on 22 February 2024. The full-day event will bring together experts in research, government, and industry to explore trends like the future food menu, value-adding, and automation.
Following the summit, enjoy a gala dinner at 6HEAD restaurant and take part in tours such as the opening of the state-of-the-art Food Technology Facility at the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia on 23 February.
Don’t miss this transformative experience – secure your ticket now.
Source: Future Food Systems | Photo: Megan Thomas / Unsplash
A China market briefing, to hear the latest updates on China's review of duties on Australian wine, the state of the China market, as well as market access and regulatory considerations, will be held from 8.30 am to 9.30 am AWST tomorrow, Wednesday 22 November 2023.
Hosted by Wine Australia, this webinar brings together representatives from Australian Grape and Wine, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Austrade and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to keep Australian wine exporters informed while China's review process is under way.
The purpose of this webinar – which is unable to be recorded – is simply to keep industry updated on any new information that's come to hand. It will not pre-empt the outcome of China's review of its duties on Australian wine.
For those who cannot attend, the Wine Australia website will be updated with any new information following the session. You can also see China frequently asked questions on the website. A link to join the webinar will be sent to your registered email address prior to the webinar. More...
Source and Photo: Wine Australia
Western Australian researcher and developer Guy Coleman has been announced as one of evokeAG. 2024's Future Young Leaders, ahead of the Asia-Pacific region's premier agrifood event in Perth next year.
Mr Coleman is the architect of the Open Weed Locator project, known as OWL, which allows the public to access open-source hardware and software to develop DIY weed detectors.
OWL integrates simple green detection algorithms and 3D printing to assemble precision weed control devices, which have been mounted on robots, vehicles and even bicycles.
The open-source approach lowers barriers to innovation, enabling more farmers to develop their own site-specific weed control ideas that can be applied to other agricultural technologies.
OWL is already being used by farmers across Australia, North America, South Asia, Europe, South Africa and there's interest in South America.
Mr Coleman, who spent a lot of time on his father's Esperance property, has also worked on developing lasers and built robots to aid weed control.
Guy Coleman is set to speak at evokeAG 2024, a two-day event, supported by the WA Government, which attracts more than 1,600 delegates from 20 countries.
Source: WA Minister for Agriculture and Food | Photo: Guy Coleman
A new report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has found the global agrifood system imposes "hidden costs" of at least US$10 trillion, while the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published new analysis showing support to the farm sector has hit record levels.
The studies, published just weeks before a major UN climate summit – UN Climate Change Conference COP28, taking place 30 November until 12 December 2023 – have come as WTO members table new negotiating submissions on the reform of agricultural domestic support, seen by many as central to unlocking progress in the long-running talks.
Over 70% of hidden food costs stem from unhealthy diets, causing labour productivity losses in high-income countries. Over 20% are environment-related, including greenhouse gas emissions and water use.
The OECD found that farm support amounted to US$630 billion over the 2020-22 period. Hidden food and farming costs are significant and could impact the global economy and environment. More...
Source: WTO / FAO / OECD | Image: FAO
Further information
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