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Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, the Hon. David Littleproud MP
Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, the Hon. Jonno Duniam
A grant has been awarded to enhance traceability for Australian seafood.
This project is one of 14 to receive funding under Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Traceability Grants Program.
Seafood Industry Australia has been awarded a $267,000 Australian Government grant to strengthen consumer assurances in our premium seafood products.
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Jonathon Duniam said the investment would boost export opportunities through enhanced traceability.
“With this funding, Seafood Industry Australia will develop a closed loop ‘trust mark’; a visually recognisable label for packaging that can be scanned with a smartphone, like a QR code,” Minister Littleproud explained.
The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management
Applications now open for Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program
Community organisations and networks can access grants to drive action on drought resilience
The program will fund events, activities, training and small-scale infrastructure that assist communities build their capacity.
First round applications have opened for a share of $4.5 million on offer under the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program.
The program will support the community organisations, networks and infrastructure that help people and communities prepare for, and live through, times of drought.
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the Networks to Build Drought Resilience program was part of the government’s forward-thinking $5 billion Future Drought Fund, with program partner the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) also br
The Hon David Littleproud MP
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management
Sri Lanka has approved an agreement to allow in-transit phosphine fumigation of Australian bulk grains, pulses and oilseeds.
In-transit phosphine fumigation provides a more cost effective and efficient option for Australian exporters.
A new biosecurity agreement between Australia and Sri Lanka will broaden trade opportunities for Australian exporters.
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said that Sri Lanka’s approval of in-transit phosphine fumigation treatment for Australian grains, pulses and oil seeds would provide greater flexibility for Australian exporters.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Australian exporters to not only improve our trade relationships with an important partner, but to expand markets for Australian grains, pulses and oilseeds,” Minister Littleproud said.