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3 February 2026
Western Australian
agrifood export eNews
Want to validate your idea and refine your collateral? Explore how CERI Investment Readiness helps SMEs close the gap.
The CERI (Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation) Investment Readiness program is designed to assist participants identify gaps in their solutions, effectively articulating their investment opportunities, and gain a deeper understanding of the mechanics of raising capital.
What does it involve?
In face-to-face workshops over 11 weeks, participants will learn how to address these gaps through building evidence, rigour, and clarity into the proposed solution, through building out a tested viable business model.
Participants will gain an understanding of the mechanics of raising capital and ensuring overall readiness including developing a capital strategy and how to pitch to investors.
Who is it for?
SMEs in the agrifood-tech, agribusiness and food and beverage manufacturing sector who are in the process of raising capital or are looking to raise capital in the next 6-12 months.
When is it?
In this quarter, the program will commence on Wednesday 11 March 2026 and run until Wednesday 20 May 2026, running in the evening from 5pm – 7.30pm.
Click here for further information and registration.
Source: DPIRD | Image: CERI
About 55,000 hatchery-reared juvenile pink snapper have been released in Cockburn Sound as part of the WA Government's stock enhancement research program. A further 5,000 are set to be released in February as part of a community event.
The pink snapper 'fingerlings' were reared and released by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) at its Fremantle Marine Finfish Hatchery using world-leading techniques.
The latest release is part of the 2023 State Government's one-million-dollar commitment to increase snapper stocking in the West Coast Bioregion as part of the West Coast Demersal Recovery package. The aim is to release one million pink snapper 'fingerlings' to boost recreational fishing opportunities.
Since commencing the research program in 2016, DPIRD has successfully released about 300,000 fingerlings into Cockburn Sound. Importantly, the natural rate of mortality means this program is designed to enhance stocks but not replenish them.
Cockburn Sound is an important spawning and nursery ground for pink snapper, however, the survival rate of pink snapper eggs in the wild is thought to be less than one per cent. In the hatchery, the survival rate to the early juvenile stage can be 20 times higher.
DPIRD aquaculture staff raise the pink snapper fingerlings in the hatchery after collecting fertilised eggs from wild spawning snapper aggregations in Cockburn Sound to maximise survival rates.
Importantly, the genetic diversity of hatchery-grown pink snapper released in Western Australia is the same as the natural population in Cockburn Sound, best suited to the local environmental conditions and supporting the sustainability of the fish population.
The community will also have an opportunity to get involved with release of the further 5,000 snapper fingerlings as part of Recfishwest's annual Snapper Guardians event on Saturday 7 February.
Source: WA Gov | Image: iStock (SAIGLOBALNT)
Final calls for EOI of FHA 2026
Be part of the biggest FHA in a decade !
21-24 April 2026 | Singapore Expo
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), in collaboration with the Invest and Trade WA ASEAN office, invite you to participate on the Western Australian premium food and beverage stand at the FHA Food and Beverage 2026 in Singapore.
The Western Australian stand will comprise a fully fitted 54 sqm stand within the Australian Pavilion located in the Hall 8 of Singapore EXPO convention centre, offering WA agribusinesses with the rare opportunity to showcase their produce under the Western Australian and national brand.
DPIRD will cover the cost of the stand and a government representative to provide support on-stand during the Expo. By participating you will have a great opportunity to:
- Showcase your products to state-owned enterprises, importers, traders, distributors and regional sub-distributors, online and offline retailers
- Promote your products under the Western Australian and Australia’s Nation Brand
- Receive networking support from the WA Invest and Trade team
- Raise your brand awareness and reach out to broad business communities through social media platforms in Singapore
- Participate in selected Australian government programs at FHA.
Expressions of Interest are now open and will close at 5:00 pm, Friday 13 February 2026.
Register your interest through the link here. If your business is deemed eligible, a formal registration form will follow to confirm your participation.
Any enquiries can be directed to Jack Cook, Principal Trade Consultant jack.cook@dpird.wa.gov.au
Source: DPIRD | Image: FHA 2026
Build confidence in international trade with this practical 3-part workshop series. Learn how to reduce risk, protect cash flow, and avoid costly mistakes in global trade.
Getting export sales contracts right
This workshop is a practical and engaging introduction to international sales contracts for the sale of goods. Participants will get the knowledge and confidence to structure agreements that minimise risk and support smooth global trade.
Participants will learn how contracts combine logistics, compliance, insurance, and financial exposure, ensuring clarity between seller and buyer.
Key topics
- The purpose and importance of international sales contracts in global trade
- Essential contract elements: parties, goods, pricing, documentation, liability, and governing law
- How Incoterms® interact with sales contracts
- Documentation obligations: invoices, certificates, transport documents, and compliance requirements
- Governing law, jurisdiction, and dispute resolution
- Payment terms (TT, CAD, Letters of Credit) and risk considerations
- Common errors in contracts and how to avoid disputes
- Real examples demonstrating cost, risk, and responsibility alignment
- Common contract errors and how to avoid them
Date and time:
- 24 February 2026, 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm AEDT
Registration can be found on the Go Global Toolkit website.
Source and image: business.gov.au
India is now the world’s most populous country and one of Australia’s most important economic partners. With the Australia–India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) strengthening bilateral ties, many Australian organisations are exploring new or expanded engagement with India.
Successfully working with India requires more than market knowledge. It requires an understanding of the cultural drivers, business styles and relationship dynamics that influence how decisions are made and how trust is built.
Join Asialink Business for a complimentary online business culture briefing designed for Australian organisations seeking to improve how their people engage with stakeholders, partners and counterparts in India.
This business culture briefing will cover:
- Key cultural drivers that shape how business is conducted in India
- Indian business styles and practical ways to respond
- How culture influences communication, influence and relationship-building when working in and with India
Session details
- Date: Wednesday 11 February
- Time: 10:00 AM AWST
Source and mage: Asialink Business
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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Important disclaimer
The Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the State of Western Australia accept no liability whatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise arising from the use or release of this information or any part of it.
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