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(Last updated: 29 Aug 2011)
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Capability Assessment of Australian Dairy Technology and Services, September, 2010
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) contracted AANC Pty Ltd to undertake a scoping study to determine the potential for the Australian dairy industry to increase its participation in international markets. This report explores the opportunity for participants in the Australian dairy industry supply chain to provide services, technologies, equipment and animals that improve the productive capacity of offshore dairy industries, particularly in emerging markets, in addition to exporting dairy products. Download report (PDF, 8MB).
Please note that all materials in this report are the property and copyright of Austrade. Materials from this report should only be used with the prior consent from Austrade.
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Overview
The Australian agribusiness sector generates agricultural production of approximately A$30 billion in gross value and employs close to 385,000 people. There are around 120,000 commercial farms spread throughout Australia each contributing to agriculture’s share of Australian GDP which is around three per cent.
In 2005-06 the Australian agriculture industry accounted for a quarter of Australian merchandise exports at a value of approximately A$26 billion. In total, around 60 per cent of commodities produced on Australian farms are exported yearly. Sectors with the highest proportion of exports include wool, cotton, beef, dairy products, wine grapes, sugar and wheat.
Key opportunities
Key international opportunities for the agribusiness industry include agricultural machinery and technology, animal genetics, equine, cut flowers, agricultural services, and natural fibres.
There has been a large shift in the importance of Asia, the Americas and Middle East to Australian agricultural exports. For example, the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement is providing Australian agribusiness exports with access to increased international market opportunities.
Priority markets with the greatest opportunities for Australian agribusiness include:
- USA
- Japan
- Argentina
- Thailand
- India
How can we help you?
With a worldwide network of highly experienced and qualified staff, Austrade provides a number of dedicated and tailored services to Australian exporters.
Austrade offers practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support (including financial) to Australian businesses looking to develop international markets. Austrade also provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities, and helps put Australian businesses in contact with potential overseas investors.
For further information please contact Austrade on 13 28 78 or email info@austrade.gov.au
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