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7 October 2025
Western Australian agrifood export eNews
Australian producers and exporters of agriculture, fisheries and forestry products will benefit from greater market access and opportunities with the new free trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) entering into force on 1 October 2025.
The Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will eliminate tariffs on more than 99 per cent of Australia’s exports, including key agricultural products such as red meat, dairy, grains and oilseeds, pulses, horticulture and honey, and will also reduce tariffs on wine.
The Australian Government has worked tirelessly to expand opportunities for our farmers and producers to export our world-class products on the international stage which CEPA builds on.
Most tariffs on agricultural products sent to the UAE will be eliminated immediately, including on dairy, red meat, and grains and oilseed, while tariffs on a limited number of goods such as poultry, bread and pastry will be phased out over the next 3 to 5 years.
In the 2024-25 financial year, Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports to the UAE were valued at $1.7 billion, making the UAE our 12th largest agriculture export market.
CEPA is the first free trade agreement Australia has made with a country in the Middle East and will will generate an estimated annual tariff saving of $50 million a year for Australian agriculture and food exports.
The UAE is a significant trading and transhipment hub, and the agreement will provide Australian agriculture greater market access and diversification opportunities to the larger Middle East region.
Source: trademinister.gov.au | image: business.gov.au
The Republic of Korea (ROK) is a dynamic country, representing the fourthlargest economy in Asia and the 13th largest in the world. Its innovative and advanced manufacturing sector, highly skilled, tech savvy workforce, and democratic government offer many opportunities for Australian businesses.
To operate effectively in this highly competitive, innovative, free-market economy, businesses looking to harness the prospects offered by the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA) must strengthen key competences.
This program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in South Korea. It builds understanding of South Korean business styles and how to engage to ensure successful business outcomes.
Key Takeaways
- Raise awareness of the key cultural drivers that impact the way business is conducted in South Korea.
- Build understanding of South Korean business styles and how to respond.
- Introduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with South Korea.
Date and Time
- Wednesday 5 Nov 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AWST
For more information on this program visit the website to download the brochure.
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Are you a First Nations business owner interested in opportunities beyond Australia’s borders?
This webinar will introduce you to the world of international trade and help you take the first steps towards growing your business overseas. We'll also explore opportunities for First Nations businesses under the new Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Australia-UAE CEPA).
You'll get practical guidance on navigating global markets, learn about the tailored support available from Austrade, and discover proven strategies that successful exporters use.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your existing export approach, this webinar will give you valuable insights and actionable advice.
Key topics
- Overview of exporting
- How Austrade and Team Australia can support your export journey
- Top 10 tips for exporting
- How to benefit from the Australia-UAE CEPA – the first free trade agreement with a stand-alone chapter for First Nations businesses
Date and Time
- Wednesday 15 October 2025, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm AEST
Access the website to book now.
Source and image: business.gov.au
The Western Australian Government will establish a new Primary Industries Research Centre at Jandakot to help future proof Western Australia's valuable agriculture and food sector.
More than $55 million will be invested to develop the 2.75-hectare site in the Jandakot industrial precinct to house the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) research and development functions.
The completed facility will incorporate technical facilities, storage and office space for about 100 research and scientific staff.
It will support research, development and innovation spanning plant pathology, crop genetics, molecular biology, virology and agronomy.
In addition to the Jandakot facility, the Cook Government has secured a new 5.5-hectare site at Wanneroo for grain, pastures and irrigated agriculture field research trials to commence in 2026.
DPIRD currently leads more than 250 research trials focused on grains, pastures, livestock, aquaculture, horticulture and climate resilience across its metropolitan and regional locations.
In 2024, the WA Government also opened the new State Biosecurity Response Centre in Canning Vale to manage increasing pest and disease threats to agriculture and the environment.
Source: DPIRD | Image: iStock (AlexRaths)
The Agricultural Commodities Report - September quarter 2025 contains ABARES forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia’s agricultural production and exports to 2025–26.
Overview
- Gross value of agricultural production to rise by 1% to $94.7 billion.
- Livestock and livestock product values to rise as robust global demand and growing re-stocker activity drives higher prices.
- Value of crop production to fall slightly as lower prices outweigh growth in total volume.
- Agricultural export value to fall by 3% to $74.6 billion given falling overall livestock and livestock product export volume.
- Average farm business profit to rise to $163,000 driven by higher livestock prices and improved seasonal conditions
The value of agricultural exports is forecast to fall by $1.9 billion to $74.6 billion in 2025–26 ($79.7 billion including fisheries and forestry exports). This is the third highest value on record (see page 7- Figure 1.4), with export demand remaining strong despite the challenges of subdued global growth and a changing trade policy environment. The decline in 2025–26 is primarily being driven by lower livestock and livestock product export values, which are down by $1.3 billion because of falls in export volumes. Total crop export value is also expected to fall slightly in 2025–26, down by $0.6 billion due to lower prices
Download full report and data.
Source: DAFF
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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