Australian Government Opens Applications for Traceability

The Australian Government has announced the commencement of the third round of the Traceability Grants Program, with applications now open until March 18.

This initiative refects the government’s commitment to modernizing and bolstering the country’s agricultural traceability systems. With a dedicated budget of $4 million, this grant round aims to facilitate advancements in traceability systems, technologies, and approaches to address current and future challenges in the agricultural sector.

Matt Koval, Acting Deputy Secretary for Agricultural Trade, emphasized that successful applicants will have the opportunity to enhance their existing traceability systems to capitalize on emerging market access opportunities. As more farmers, producers, and processors seek to expand their businesses to meet growing market demands, these grants aim to support priority areas such as the adoption of agricultural traceability and improving return on investment.

Moreover, the grant round will prioritize projects aimed at improving information fows between producers and consumers, thus identifying distribution opportunities, and fostering business development. By enhancing agricultural traceability systems, especially for high-value commodities, exporters can maintain their competitive edge in the global market.

The Traceability Grants Program aligns with the National

Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033, focusing on driving the strategy’s implementation in its initial fve years. Mr. Koval emphasized that the strategy underscores the importance of national agricultural traceability research and development, emphasizing practical solutions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative efforts to achieve desired outcomes.

Interested parties can fnd more information about the program and application process on the National Traceability website. This initiative underscores the Australian Government’s commitment to strengthening the agricultural sector’s competitiveness and sustainability through enhanced traceability systems and practices.