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20 June 2023
Western Australian Agrifood Export eNews
The Western Australian Government, through Invest and Trade Western Australia, will embark on a multi-sector mission to Indonesia this September.
Led by Premier Roger Cook, Indonesia Connect Roadshow 2023 will unlock new economic opportunities for Western Australian businesses in the Indonesia market, and promote our State as a destination for tourists, students, innovators, businesses and investors.
Expressions of interest to join the delegation are now open to WA businesses interested in entering or expanding their operations in Indonesia.
Running from 2 to 9 September, the roadshow will feature a week-long program of business initiatives in Jakarta, Surabaya and Denpasar along five industry streams: primary industries; energy transition; international education; creative industries and digital economy; and tourism.
Attendees from the primary industries' stream may be from the following sectors: agriculture; aquaculture; fisheries; food and beverage; and agritech. As a participant of the Indonesia Connect Roadshow, the following opportunities will be available: pre-departure briefings; business matching opportunities; participation in the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Jakarta; stream-related site visits; roundtables and conferences; networking events; and WA Government hosted dinners and receptions.
Expressions of interest should be submitted by 5pm AWST on Friday 7 July 2023. Please note that travel, accommodation and on-ground expenses are at the cost of the delegate. For further information, please email EOI.ITWA@jtsi.wa.gov.au.
Source: JTSI | Photo: Achmad al Fadhli / Unsplash [Jakarta, Indonesia]
Are you a Western Australian agribusiness with plans to begin, continue or expand your international export journey?
WA agribusinesses are invited to share their trade and investment aspirations for the remainder of 2023, 2024 and beyond.
By completing this survey you will assist the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development with prioritising future support services for the WA agrifood and beverage sector.
The survey can be completed in under five minutes. It closes on Tuesday 4 July 2023. More...
Source: DPIRD | Photo: iStock
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is hosting a free webinar for WA agrifood exporters on Tuesday 11 July 2023 at 3pm AWST. The webinar will cover the benefits of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and strategies for success in the UK market.
Over 99% of Australian goods exports to the UK will enter without tariffs, including wine, honey, nuts, olive oil and food supplements, as well as most seafood. For beef, sheep meat and dairy, Australia will have access to expanding tariff quota volumes – within 10 years these tariff quotas will be eliminated completely.
The event will feature UK company Category Wins, a sales and category insights agency specialising in providing strategic direction, winning new business and driving growth for food, beverage and fast-moving consumer goods companies in the UK grocery retailing sector.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- The benefits of the FTA for WA agrifood exporters.
- A review of the size and structure of the UK market.
- What makes the UK an exciting opportunity for Australian producers.
- Key considerations for launching in the UK.
The event will be opened by DPIRD's Executive Director Agribusiness Food and Trade, Liam O'Connell, with other speakers to include WA Agent General, John Langoulant AO, who will discuss why WA exporters should look to the UK, and what the new FTA means for WA exporters seeking to diversify their international markets.
The webinar is open to all WA agrifood exporters, businesses considering exporting to the UK, and businesses interested in learning more about the UK market. Register now for this free webinar. A webinar link will be provided prior to event taking place.
Source: DPIRD | Related: Guide to using the A-UKFTA to export and import goods Source: DFAT | Photo: Category Wins
Are you a female founder or co-founder wanting to grow your business?
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is supporting We Are Emersyn’s Elevate Female Founders Program – fostering the growth of female-led food and beverage businesses. This 12-month program offers the support, mentorship, and resources to set out a robust plan for growth and increase the capacity to scale.
The program offers: a clear pathway to key performance indicator growth; knowledge on how to successfully leverage public relations; improved leadership skills; increased business knowledge, skills and the confidence to make smart business decisions; a solid plan for creating a sustainable business; and an expanded network and relationships including advisors, experts and the female founder cohort.
DPIRD is co-funding 50% of the program fee for up to five emerging and established female founders and co-founders seeking growth in the agribusiness, food production, food value adding and food processing sectors. Food retailers and hospitality businesses are not eligible.
Find out more about the program and eligibility criteria here. Applications close on Wednesday 28 June 2023. For further details, please contact a DPIRD Agribusiness Food and Trade team member at aftprograms@dpird.wa.gov.au. More...
Source: We Are Emersyn / DPIRD | Photo: We Are Emersyn
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (CCIWA), in partnership with Invest and Trade Western Australia, launched a dedicated website earlier this year to showcase investment opportunities in the State.
The WA Investments website showcases a range of investment-ready projects in WA, across a range of industry sectors to drive investment attraction to the State, grow the economy and create jobs.
A CCIWA survey found that a significant number of businesses in the State are actively seeking foreign investment. The survey also found that total investment in WA is approximately $46 billion. This suggests that there is a tremendous opportunity to increase investment in WA, particularly in the State's core industry sectors and emerging and innovative sectors.
This initiative complements existing trade promotion and investment attraction activity already undertaken by the State Government’s Invest and Trade WA. Under the partnership, CCIWA’s International Trade and Investment Centre developed, implemented and now maintains the digital platform. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is supporting CCIWA to connect with WA's primary industries sector.
The website features curated commercial investments from a minimum of $10 million with a particular focus on investments in the sectors: primary industries, mining, energy, mining and technology services (METS), tourism, creative industries, health medical life sciences, defence industries and space industries. The platform is an important tool in the State’s investment attraction efforts and will assist to showcase the types of investment projects and the investment potential in WA.
To find out more about showcasing your investment project, please contact Michael Carter, Head of CCIWA’s International Trade and Investment Centre, via michael.carter@cciwa.com. More...
Source and Image: CCIWA / JTSI
An Indonesia Market Outlook 2022-23 has been released which explores the trade and investment opportunities for Western Australia within the Indonesian archipelago.
Produced by the Invest and Trade WA team at the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, the report says that in 2021-2022 the US$1.26 trillion Indonesia market was Australia’s 12th largest trading partner and 8th largest merchandise export market. In 2021-22, 30% of WA's petroleum exports were sent to Indonesia, along with 27% of the State's iron ore and 18% of our wheat.
The 2020 Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) provides improved access to the Indonesian market for Australian exports. With more than 99% of Australian agricultural products now entering Indonesia duty free under IA-CEPA, there are now opportunities in Indonesia for WA suppliers of meat, vegetables, fruit, seafood, dairy and gourmet foods (prepacked salads, yoghurt, chocolates, nougat, honey and olives).
Visit the Invest and Trade WA website for market opportunities for WA businesses seeking to export to, or seeking investment from, other key international markets such as China, the Gulf Region, India, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea and the United Kingdom and Europe. More…
Source: Invest and Trade WA | Image: Kevin Yudhistira Alloni / Unsplash [Surabaya North Quay, East Java: WA has had a Sister State relationship with East Java since 1990.]
Food Action Groups: Supporting food security
Ensuring everyone has access to healthy, affordable, quality food is essential for good health. It’s known as ‘food security’ and can be particularly challenging for those in regional areas to achieve. Other countries have improved food security issues by implementing ‘Food Action Groups’, also known as Food Policy Councils.
Internationally, these groups have implemented effective activities including local food procurement and zero waste cafes. They can be a useful mechanism to engage producers and food system actors in supporting food system resiliency, economic development, and increasing food access, which aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals ‘Zero Hunger’, and ‘Responsible Production and Consumption’.
Edith Cowan University’s Centre for People, Place and Planet is currently scoping interest in Food Action Groups across regional Western Australia. The project, supported by the Western Australian Future Health Research and Innovation Fund –an initiative of the WA State Government – aims to understand stakeholder and community perspectives about actionable solutions for food problems in their region. Increasing digital pathways and awareness of circular economy practices have been two suggestions thus far.
Project Manager Dr Stephanie Godrich said “This project provides a platform for stakeholders and community voices about activities they believe will effectively support WA food security.” For further information, please contact Dr Godrich at s.godrich@ecu.edu.au.
Source and Photo: Dr Stephanie Godrich, ECU
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has announced that the biennial conference, Seafood Directions, will be held in Hobart from 10 to 12 September 2024.
The conference for the Australian seafood industry – with the gross value of fisheries and aquaculture production forecast to reach $3.63 billion and exports $1.37 billion in 2022-23 – will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor on Hobart harbour.
The conference is the industry's leading forum for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking. It attracts attendees from fields including aquaculture, wild-capture fisheries, research institutions, government bodies, processors, suppliers, exporters, and retailers.
The conference will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and industry exhibitions. The program will cover a broad range of topics including climate resilience, nature, collaboration, sustainable development and the blue economy.
The three-day conference program will be capped off by the National Seafood Industry Awards, celebrating the contribution of individuals, businesses and organisations to the Australian seafood industry over the last two years. More...
Source: SIA / DAFF | Photo: Nico Smit / Unsplash
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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