Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Great news for Aussie exporters to the UAE: Today, the Australian Government signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates, known as the Australia – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The agreement will greatly benefit Australian farmers and agricultural producers, who will have better access to the UAE’s growing market for premium food and agricultural products. Tariff savings alone are estimated to be worth over $50 million annually to Australian agriculture and food exporters. The agreement removes tariffs on over 99% of Australia’s exports, including: - meat - dairy - grains and oilseeds - pulses - horticulture - honey. It also includes reduced tariffs on wine. This is Australia’s first FTA to include a chapter on sustainable agriculture and food systems. This will help to support sustainable agriculture policies and practices in Australia and overseas. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wOp6r Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Cereal industries: We’ve expanded eligibility for Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Round 2, so you can apply. We want to hear from you if you're working on projects such as: - farm water efficiencies - cropping mixes - conservation and management strategies. Apply for grants of $3M to $8M for innovative projects that Aussie farmers can use to enhance drought and climate resilience in cereal farming. Applications close 19 November. Visit: https://brnw.ch/21wOoY3 #FutureDroughtFund #drought #droughtresilience #Innovation #ClimateResilience

Meet Nektarios, our Agricultural Counsellor in Santiago. 🇨🇱 Tune in to the full ‘Postcards from Post’ interview for agriculture trade and market insights from Chile and South America more broadly. Watch it here: https://brnw.ch/21wOoSR

The Sheep and Goat Traceability Task Force have an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, 12 November at 7pm (AEDT). This webinar will focus on the benefits mandatory individual electronic identification (eID) can make to support our market access. Learn more and sign up here: https://brnw.ch/21wOnhC Sheep Producers Australia, Agriculture Victoria, Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas), Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland), NSW Agriculture, Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development

We’re committed to helping support food security and sustainable agriculture globally. That’s why we've made a voluntary contribution of AU$3.4 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) who lead global efforts to defeat hunger and achieve food security for all people. This contribution will help Pacific countries engage with the FAO to boost livelihoods and economic opportunities for our Pacific family, further support the FAO’s sustainable livestock initiatives, and support the FAO to further develop its standard setting activities. We’re proud to support the FAO’s efforts in the Pacific, as well as its work on sustainable agriculture and standards. This work benefits agriculture in Australia, the Pacific and beyond. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wOlFI #FAO #FAOvisit2024

Important information about H5 bird flu. Although Australia remains the only continent free from the serious and highly contagious H5N1 strain of bird flu, it's important to stay informed and prepared. Here’s what you should know: 1. What is H5 bird flu? Bird flu is a viral disease that primarily affects birds but can sometimes infect other animals. The likelihood of humans becoming infected is very low. 2. How has it spread to other countries? H5 bird flu has spread quickly across the world through the movement of wild birds. Early detection will reduce the risk of the disease spreading. 3. How is Australia preparing for H5 bird flu? The Australian Government is investing more than $100 million to ensure Australia is prepared for H5 bird flu. Industry, government and other organisations are working together to enhance preparedness and national response capabilities. 4. How can you help? We can all help protect our wild birds and poultry against bird flu. Simple steps you can take to help: - Don’t let wild birds mingle with your birds. Use netting or housing. - Don’t let wild birds access feed and water containers. - Keep aviaries and equipment clean. If you find multiple dead birds or other animals, do not touch them. Instead, take photos or a video, record your location and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21wOlAc #Biosecurity #BirdFluReady #BirdFlu #AvianInfluenza

Be part of Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics & Sciences (ABARES) Outlook 2025. Sponsoring the ABARES Outlook conference in 2025 means partnering with a trusted, high-profile organisation, renowned for world-class analysis and policy advice. Conference details: 📅 Date: 4-5 March 2025 📍 Location: Hotel Realm, Canberra and online Next year’s conference offers the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand to delegates – both in Australia and abroad, reaching a media audience of over 16 million. 2025 also marks ABARES' 80th anniversary, celebrating decades of rigorous analysis of issues impacting Australia's primary industries – productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Join the celebration and elevate your brand by becoming an ABARES Outlook 2025 sponsor – Download the 2025 prospectus here: https://brnw.ch/21wOlv1 #ABARESOutlook #ABARES

Meet Donna, our Agricultural Counsellor in Dubai. 🇦🇪 Hear from Donna Bennett about agriculture trade and market insights from the UAE, the Middle East more broadly, and North Africa. Watch the full interview with Donna here: https://brnw.ch/21wOjCI

We’re delighted to host Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO Director-General, Dr Qu Dongyu and Deputy Director-General, Ms Beth Bechdol in Australia. The FAO leads international efforts to defeat hunger and aims to achieve food security for all people. With around two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural products being exported, we play a significant role in combatting world hunger. We’re hosting Dr Qu’s visit to Australia so we can showcase some of Australia’s incredible agriculture. First up on the agenda was meeting some of our frontline biosecurity officers, including Gordi, one of our hardworking detector dogs. After visiting Australia, Dr Qu will then travel to the FAO Pacific Small Island Developing States meeting in Fiji. #FAOvisit2024

DAFF Secretary Adam Fennessy recently attended the 2024 Forestry Australia Symposium to discuss our support for sustainable forest management in Australia. Mr Fennessy presented a keynote address at the symposium, where he highlighted our work in delivering the government’s forestry agenda, and our role in supporting research, innovation and industry capability. He also spotlighted the recently released Australian Bureau of Agricultural & Resource Economics & Sciences (ABARES) Australia’s State of the Forests Report: Synthesis 2023, a 5-yearly report that covers all areas of Australia’s forests. We were proud to sponsor the symposium which saw almost 300 delegates from across government, academia and industry come together under the theme 'healthy and resilient forests for our future.' - Read more about our involvement in the symposium here: https://brnw.ch/21wOhKN - See the Australia’s State of the Forests Report: Synthesis 2023 here: https://brnw.ch/21wOhKO