The Australian grains industry is working to strengthen ties with India, participating in a three-day Ministerial visit scheduled for 3-5 July.
Led by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt, the delegation, including GrainGrowers, the National Farmers Federation and a cross-section of industry representative bodies, will look to showcase the quality, safety and reliability of Australian agricultural products.
CEO Shona Gawel said India was a valued market for Australian grain growers.
“India already has the second largest population in the world as well as the world’s largest pulse market, and its continued growth presents a substantial ongoing opportunity for Australian grains.”
“As one of Australia's most important Indo-Pacific partners, and with the relationship characterised by strong people-to-people links, trade delegations such as this are a great opportunity to promote the high quality of our products.”
Ms Gawel said mutual opportunities exist for Australia to assist India build its food and nutrition security.
‘While India continues to face the challenge of under-nutrition and protein deficiency the grains sector can play a key role, with pulses having the potential to provide the most economical vegetable protein.
Ms Gawel thanked Minister Watt for his ongoing commitment to promoting Australian agricultural trade.
“Productive trade arrangements are often about relationships. I am optimistic about future trade with India and look forward to continued collaboration in the coming years,” she said.
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