18 August 2014 ABC Rural The term ‘Asia’s food bowl’ has become a cliche when discussing farming in northern Australia. Its use makes many of those living in tropical parts of the […]
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Australia’s exports strong in 2013-14
5 August 2014 Minister for Trade and Investment New trade data released today shows strong growth in Australian exports led by the resources trade with North Asia. Australian Bureau of Statistics Trade […]
Read moreArticle – Northern beef boat could set sail for China
8 August 2014 Andrew Norris Stock Journal NORTHERN Australia could soon capitalise on a much needed opportunity to diversify its live cattle export markets. China has 20 per cent of the world’s […]
Read moreArticle – Historic deal between the largest West Australian red meat processor and China paves the way for increased agricultural production
5 August 2014 Bridget Fitzgerald ABC Rural Western Australia’s largest red meat processor has signed a historic deal for the long term supply of beef and sheep meat into China. The deal […]
Read moreArticle – ABARES predicts Asia will become a 'significant prospect' for Australian beef producers
1 August 2014 Craig Zonca and Cassie Hough ABC Rural The Asian export market will become a ‘significant prospect’ for Australian beef producers, as international food demands increase. The issue was one […]
Read moreArticle – Parliamentary hearings continue into Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement
31 July 2014 Lisa Herbert ABC Rural A Federal parliamentary committee is continuing to look at the proposed Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement, which is promising a 73 per cent increase in agricultural […]
Read moreArticle – Hurdles remain in the way of northern WA becoming Asia's food bowl
4 August 2014 Tyne McConnon ABC Rural Farmers in Western Australia’s Ord Valley say production costs will have to be cut to make exporting to Asia possible. According to farmers and industry […]
Read moreArticle – Dairy cows in the desert: possibilities for the Pilbara
28 July 2014 Lucie Bell ABC Rural It’s a pretty radical idea, given the landscape’s harshness, but the director general of WA’s Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) believes dairy production is […]
Read moreArticle – Asian diners get taste for northern beef
25 July 2014 Jacinta Bolsenbroek Farm Weekly THE WA agriculture industry is on the cusp of a boom as demand grows in neighbouring countries such as Asia. Touting the phrase “dining boom” […]
Read moreAustralia's resource export volumes surge in 2013
25 July 2014 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The volume of Australia’s resources (mineral and fuels) exports grew over 10 per cent in 2013 – almost double the annual rate of […]
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