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The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Deputy Leader of the Nationals Monday 24th May 2021 New doors open into Sri Lanka 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. “The Sri Lanka market was worth $160 million for Australian pulses, grains ...

The Hon. David Littleproud MP Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management Deputy Leader of the Nationals Tuesday 11th May 2021 Budget securing Australia’s recovery with better deal for farmers Significant investment confirms the Australian Government is backing the agricultural industry to reach its ambitious goal of $100 billion by 2030 $400.1 million will be invested in biosecurity to build a more secure and resilient Australia and maintain our clean and green reputation The government is also delivering on recommendations from the Bushfire Royal Commission The Morrison-McCormack Government is backing Australian farmers to help secure Australia’s recovery, committing around $850.0 million in funding to drive competitiveness, growth and resilience in agriculture and back-in the industry’s goal of $100 billion by 2030. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the initiatives announced in the 2021-22 Budget align with the themes identified through the Government’s Delivering Ag2030 plan, including: ...