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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 ...