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Insight – Australia is a key global exporter of pulses

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  • Exports
The US Department of Agriculture's recent report on chickpeas has highlighted Australia as the world’s largest exporter. What else can the data show…
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Paperless trade now extends to ePhyto for Australian exports

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  • Trade
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry continues to build on its paperless trade successes with Australia’s first ePhyto exports pilot…
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A sweet outcome for the citrus industry

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  • Exports
Applications are now open for the citrus industry to weigh in on the new alternative assurance model for citrus packhouses and growers.
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Algae’s next for trade success

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  • Trade
The Department has approved the addition of algae production to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce. 
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Market access win for Australian livestock genetics

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  • Exports
World class Australian ruminant (cow, goat and sheep) genetics are now more easily traded to Chile.
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Designing an award-winning future for DAFF

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  • Exports
The prestigious Good Design Awards has recognised the department, Tobias and Thinkplace for two projects in the agriculture policy and trade spaces.
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Non-GMO food market red tape slashed

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  • Exports
Meeting the export premium market certification requirements for non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) produce has just been made cheaper,…
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New registration manual will help dairy exporters meet their import and export requirements

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  • Dairy
Dairy Exports Assurance Program (DEAP) have released the Dairy Export Registration Manual.
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Have your say on live animal export standards

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  • Live animal exports
Public consultation on the 2023 update of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) is now open.
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Honey exporters to benefit from digital reforms

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  • Exports
Australian honey exporters will benefit from new digital reforms that streamline the export certification process to Great Britain and the EU.
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Aquaculture lifts seafood value to $3.63 billion in 2022–23

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  • Fisheries
The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to rise 8 per cent in 2022−23, hitting $3.63 billion.
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La Nina’s last hurrah as drier conditions expected ahead

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  • Agriculture
The record-breaking streak for Australian agriculture is set to continue in 2022-23 with the sector expected to reach $90 billion this financial year.
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February 2023 Budget Supplementary Estimates – Opening Statement, Secretary Metcalfe Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation Committee

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  • Trade
Chair and Senators, thank you for the opportunity to make a short opening statement this morning. I would like to start by acknowledging the many…
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Exports to Singapore get a digital boost

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  • Exports
Australian exporters will see faster export documentation and easier access into Singapore’s markets, as certification between Australia and…