Richard Dolan and Bec Hardy, co-owners of Bec Hardy Wines in South Australia. Source: supplied.
Federal government funding to the tune of almost $1 million for Australia’s peak wine association will help wine producers tap into markets outside of China but more needs to be done to drive consumer demand, a South Australian wine producer says.
Richard Dolan, co-owner of Bec Hardy Wines, says no amount of funding for industry diversification to other markets will make up for the loss in the China market since trade disputes last year.
“The maths is indisputable,” Dolan tells
SmartCompany.
The federal government announced it will give Australian Grape & Wine a $998,000 grant to explore new international marketing options for locally produced premium wines, with marketing pilots set to launch in Japan and South Korea.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia
$550,000 awarded to the Australian Nut Industry Council to assist with market expansion, diversification and sustainability.
The project will look to build on our clean and green reputation to grow Australian exports.
The Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC) has received a $550,000 grant from the Australian Government to implement a trade and market access expansion program.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the grant would put in place a two-pronged strategy to increase the market share for Australian nut growers.
“The project will draw on industry research into high-growth markets for Aussie nuts including the UK and India,” Minister Littleproud said.
The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia
Meat and Livestock Australia awarded $1.52 million to assist with exploring new export channels in overseas markets.
The funding will help the industry to focus their exports efforts in new and emerging markets including Thailand, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia.
Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) will use a $1.52 million Australian Government investment to explore market diversification opportunities within untapped segments of three export markets.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the grant would help increase market expansion and diversification for Australian exporters.
“Through this grant funding, MLA will explore new export channels in Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Vietnam,” Minister Littleproud said.
The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia
Australian Grape & Wine awarded almost $1 million in grant funding to explore new markets for our wine exports.
The funding will include pilots in markets like Japan and South Korea aimed at promoting our exports to consumers in these high value markets.
Australian Grape & Wine (AGW) has received a $998,000 grant from the Australian Government to explore potentially lucrative new international marketing options for locally produced premium drops.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the grant would explore opportunities for the industry to diversify its overseas markets.
“The plan is for this grant to deliver two marketing and promotion pilots for Australian wine,” Minister Littleproud said.
The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia
Cotton Australia and the Australian Cotton Shippers Association awarded $692,456 to develop and implement an Export Market Diversification Strategy.
Funding will help to make Australian cotton the smart choice for the international textiles industry.
The Australian Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) and Cotton Australia (CA) have received a $692,456 grant from the Australian Government to develop and implement a strategy for market diversification.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the grant would play an important role in coordinating a plan for the future of Australia’s cotton industry.
“This grant will establish a long-term strategy for market diversification for the entire cotton industry,” Minister Littleproud said.