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The Round 4 of the Australian Government’s Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program has been opened for applications in early this month.
The EMDG program has been helping Australian businesses go global for almost half a century. Recent changes to the program will deliver larger grants to eligible businesses, helping them expand their markets and export their goods around the world. The program provides grants for the following:
- Tier 1 – small and medium enterprises ready to export
- Tier 2 – small and medium enterprises exporting within existing markets
- Tier 3 – small and medium enterprises exporting to new key markets
- Representative bodies – that support small and medium business members to achieve export success.
The EMDG online portal will close for applications when the Round 4 funding is fully allocated for each tier, including some allowance for eligibility checking and non-acceptance of grant agreements. The closing date and time for each tier will depend on demand and how quickly the funding has been fully allocated.
Visit the Austrade website, choose your tier and find out how to apply for Round 4. Questions about the program can also be directed to EMDG.help@austrade.gov.au.
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The Western Australian Government Government is helping WA agrifood and beverage businesses to capture export market opportunities at upcoming international trade events.
Interested business are encouraged to submit an expression of interest to participate in any of five key trade exhibitions to be held in Asia and the Middle East from February to July 2025.
Food, beverage, and hospitality events have proven to be a great avenue for WA businesses to showcase their products and establish trade relationships.
Schedule of events to July 2025
- Gulfood, Dubai (17-21 Feb 2025) + Qatar Mission (23-24 Feb 2025).
- FOODEX, Tokyo (11-14 Mar 2025).
- Food Hotel Asia, Singapore (8-11 April 2025) + Indonesia Trade Mission: Jakarta and Bali (14-17 April 2025).
- HOFEX, Hong Kong (14-16 May 2025).
- CP Group’s Global Sourcing Expo, Bangkok (early June 2025, date TBC)
89 WA businesses represented their brands at five international agrifood and beverage trade shows in 2023-24 at Tokyo, Shanghai, London, Singapore and Dubai. Previous participating businesses spanned honey, dairy, seafood, red meat, bakery, packaged foods and alcoholic beverages.
The EOI closes on 26 November 2024. To lodge an expression of interest to participate in 2025 trade shows, please visit the webpage here.
For any questions please contact export@dpird.wa.gov.au
Source: DPIRD | Image: Travel and Tour World -Gulfood
Join us for a unique networking event against the stunning backdrop of the Perth city skyline. Hear from leaders of Western Australia's leading food and agribusinesses as they share their biggest challenges and what they are seeking in innovative solutions. Then, witness a showcase of cutting-edge ideas from local innovators.
WA Agtech Meetup: CEO Reverse Pitch & Innovator Showcase
- When: Thursday 5 December 2024
- Time: 7.30am - 9.00am (AWST)
- Cost: Free
- Where: The Reveley, Eastern Promenade The Towers at Elizabeth Quay, Ophir Walk, Perth WA 6000
Agenda (AWST):
- 7.30am Arrival and registrations
- 7.40am Welcome Address
- 8.00am CEO Reverse Pitch, followed by Q&A
- 8.30am Innovator Pitches
- 8.45am Networking
This event offers a chance to connect with industry leaders and potential collaborators while exploring new opportunities for growth and innovation.
For those unable to join us in-person, tune in online to make sure you don't miss all the action (livestream details will be shared after registration).
Places are limited so please register here.
Source and image: DPIRD
Online course: introduction to doing business in Thailand
Join this Asialink Business Academy Program to build practical skills to grow your business in Thailand.
Thailand is a prosperous northern frontier for Australian business and a gateway to India, China and mainland Southeast Asia. The Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement (TAFTA) gives Australian investors additional benefits and protections, and current annual trade is $19 billion.
To capitalise on Thailand’s growth opportunities, Australian businesses must develop the capabilities to navigate the abundance of suppliers, raw materials, and infrastructure development.
This program helps participants build the knowledge and skills to do business in Thailand. It builds understanding of Thai 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 Thailand.
- Build understanding of Thai business styles and how to respond.
- Introduce the skills needed to effectively influence business outcomes and strengthen relationships when working in and with Thailand.
Course details:
- Wednesday, 4 December 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AWST
- Limited spaces available - Register today
Source and image: Asialink Business Academy
One of Australia's biggest fertiliser suppliers will build a new, state-of-the-art fertiliser distribution centre, in a major vote of confidence in the long-term future of Western Australia's $16.3 billion agriculture industry and Perth's major industrial area.
Nutrien Ag Solutions has begun work on the new $70 million distribution centre, after a fire destroyed the company's existing bulk fertiliser site in February.
Their new, larger distribution centre - to be located just two kilometres from the previous facility at the Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct - will increase the company's bulk granular fertiliser storage capacity by 20 per cent, to 130,000 tonnes.
Combined with a new, streamlined distribution process, the centre will ensure WA's world-leading farmers have guaranteed access to fertilisers when they need them.
The new centre at Rockingham will support the continued growth of Perth's key industrial precinct, which is benefiting from a $20 million Cook Government investment to expand the Kwinana Bulk Jetty precinct and enhance its capacity.
Bolstering the jetty is key to transforming the surrounding precinct into a Global Advanced Industries Hub, which will create long-term local jobs and diversify the State's economy.
Nutrien Ag Solutions' new facility is expected to be operational in 2026.
Source: WA Gov | Image: Farm Weekly
Thinking about expanding globally? Export Finance Australia is here to help. Download their new eBook to explore a range of tips and insights.
Two-thirds of Australian businesses are looking to expand into Southeast Asia, Europe or North America. If you're considering these markets, it’s helpful to understand the opportunities and challenges that may come your way.
If you are thinking about expanding into these markets, the eBook will help you understand:
- how to choose the right export market
- what to consider when getting started in a new market
- how to navigate regulations and barriers to access
- the Southeast Asian, European and North American markets
- how Australian businesses have expanded into these markets
- Government and industry support available for your business.
Source and image: Export Finance Australia
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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