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10 September 2024
Western Australian agrifood export eNews
The WA Government has partnered with industry leaders to launch a new research project called the Pilbara Extension Network (PEN) to transform agriculture in the northern rangelands.
The PEN is the first project to be developed under the Pilbara Innovation Partnership, a $6.4 million, four-year research collaboration between Rio Tinto, Meat and Livestock Australia, and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
“The Pilbara Extension Network is a unique initiative that will empower local leaders to implement innovations that address challenges faced daily by pastoralists,” said agriculture and food minister Jackie Jarvis.
As part of the initiative, seven participating cattle stations in the Pilbara will deliver on-ground projects while receiving tailored training and mentoring.
The training will equip industry participants with the skills to identify and design future R&D projects for the northern beef industry, fostering opportunities for investments that deliver social, environmental, and financial benefits.
For a full list of Pilbara Innovation Partnership - Pilbara Extension Network participants visit www.pilbarainnovationpartnership.com.au
Source: WA Gov | Photo: nickalbi/stock.adobe.com
Tickets are now available for the Western Australia Low Carbon Fuels Summit!
The Western Australia Low Carbon Fuels Summit will spotlight the state's potential as a low carbon liquid fuels powerhouse with immense opportunities in the sector.
The event is sponsored by the Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and will showcase the region's cutting-edge developments in low carbon liquid fuels including Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel and Ethanol, and how these will be essential energy options in supporting decarbonisation of hard to abate sectors crucial to Western Australia and the wider Australian economy including Aviation, Marine, Rail, Heavy Transport, Mining, Construction, Agriculture and Manufacturing. Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis will make the Welcome Address and Energy, Environment and Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby will also be speaking at the Summit.
Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of low carbon fuels advancements and contribute to shaping the future of the sector in Western Australia.
Event details:
- Date: Fri 11 Oct 2024, 08:30 -17:00
- Address: Beaumonde on the Point, 306 Riverside Dr, East Perth WA 6004
Buy Tickets? Please click here. Tickets are also available for the Western Australia Low Carbon Fuels Networking Reception on 10 October 2024.
Source and image: Bioenergy Australia
China is poised to drive 40% of the global growth in seafood consumption to 2030, an increase of over 5.5m metric tons. China’s economic prosperity, coupled with its population of 1.4bn consumers and a high affinity for seafood, positions it as the most promising growth market for seafood this decade. However, potential limitations on the supply side, such as enduring environmental damage, scarcity of resources, and increasing wages, could impact both domestic production and opportunities to export. Given the supply-side challenges, China is set to seek resources beyond its borders to ensure adequate supply and close the widening gap between demand and supply by the decade’s end.
The forecast for China’s seafood demand for the remainder of the decade is a combination of volume- and value-driven growth. We anticipate that the growth of upper-middle-class consumer groups and the expansion of e-commerce channels will drive a trend toward demand for higher-value seafood in the long term. As a result, we expect growth in value-driven consumption to outpace volume-driven consumption, potentially expanding China into a USD 29bn market for seafood imports by 2030, surpassing the current US import market, which is valued at USD 25bn. Volume-based opportunities will still be significant, with domestic producers likely to benefit, as domestic products are cheaper, and the mass market is likely to remain price-sensitive.
Source: Novel Sharma- Rabobank | Photo: CBBC Focus
The Western Australian Government is investing $1.2 million in a national project to boost production of premium fruit for consumers by using sustainable and highly productive orchards.
The research at the State Government's Manjimup Horticulture Research Institute is focused on increasing apple production from high-density plantings in a narrow orchard system.
The 2D orchard design allows for better light distribution through the tree canopy which encourages earlier fruiting, as well as improved fruit uniformity, colour and size.
Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says there is growing evidence from Europe that narrow orchard systems create more sustainable businesses with less waste, improved labour use and greater profitability.
The project will also explore the use of mechanisation, robotics, sensors and other AgTech to create more efficient orchard management.
Source: WA Gov | Photo: OlgaDm - stock.adobe.com
The Australian agricultural sector is experiencing a period of robust growth, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) Agricultural Commodities Report. The gross value of agricultural production is forecast to increase by 4% to $86.2 billion in 2024-25.
Livestock production is expected to contribute significantly to this growth. The value of livestock production is forecast to increase by 5% in 2024-25. This is due to strong demand for Australian livestock products both domestically and internationally.
Crop production is also expected to contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector. The value of crop production is forecast to increase by 3% in 2024-25. This is due to favourable weather conditions and strong demand for Australian crops.
The growth of the agricultural sector is expected to be accompanied by a rise in agricultural exports. Agricultural exports are forecast to reach $68.5 billion in 2024-25. This is due to strong demand for Australian agricultural products in international markets.
Source: ABARES | Photo: shutterstock.com
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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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