For more than 25 years, the Australian export fodder industry has supplied forage to countries around the world. Key export markets include Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. Export fodder includes a wide range of crop and pasture species that are grown, harvested and lightly processed for both on-farm use and export. Export fodder production includes hay and silage of all types (pasture, cereal, lucerne, clover and others), chaff, vetch and pelletised feed.
Export Fodder Australia’s export fodder industry is set to develop an affordable drone-based assessment tool to help growers and plant breeders maximise the quality of oaten hay and secure access to important international markets which are worth millions to the industry.
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EXPORT FODDER / 18.08.23 Oaten hay is more than a simple source of fodder fibre, and new research is backing up this well-known theory.
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EXPORT FODDER / 14.04.23 Agritech has taken enormous steps in recent times – but on-farm uptake hasn’t advanced at the same pace. Determined to match strides, AgriFutures Australia hosted the inaugural Innovation Intensive Tour in February 2023.
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Maintaining market access is paramount to the Australian export fodder industry. The industry, pivotal to the agricultural sector, faces stringent regulatory requirements across global markets...
Publication / 15 Pages
In oaten hay breeding and agronomy research, there are limitations for assessing biomass and quality traits. The process is labour intensive and time consuming, manual...
Publication / 6 Pages
The Australian export fodder industry is well established, having supplied fodder to countries across the world for some 30 years. About 38,000 properties are involved...
Publication / 29 Pages
A survey of producers, exporters and advisers within the South Australian and Victorian export oaten hay industry was conducted to benchmark current agronomic practices and...
Publication / 25 Pages
Red leather leaf (RLL), caused by the fungus Neospermospora avenae, is the most common and severe foliar disease of oats in south-eastern Australia, and is...
Publication
Septoria avenae blotch (Parastaganospora avenae) is a stubble-borne fungal disease of oats found throughout Australia but most commonly in Western Australia (WA). Recent paddock surveys...
Publication / 2 Pages
Stem rust and leaf rust (also known as crown rust) can be major constraints on oat production across all grain-growing regions of Australia as they...
Publication / 3 Pages
Agribusinesses involved in the processing of on-farm produce need to ensure that the produce meets industry quality assurance expectations. In the fodder industry, this requires...
Publication / 8 Pages
In 2020, stem nematode (Ditylenchus dipsaci) was observed causing severe patching in a commercial oat crop in the Mid North region of South Australia (SA)....
Publication / 12 Pages
The National Hay Agronomy (NHA) Project aims to increase adoption of new hay varieties and agronomic practices by providing applicable research and extension to growers....
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA)
May 2024 - November 2026
The University of Adelaide
April 2024 - January 2027
The University of Adelaide
December 2023 - April 2027
ORM PTY LTD
August 2023 - February 2024
The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)
June 2023 - November 2023
Common Capital
June 2023 - April 2024
Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
June 2023 - November 2023
Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd
November 2022 - March 2025
AgXtra
October 2022 - May 2023
The University of Adelaide
September 2020 - March 2024
The University of Adelaide (PIRSA/SARDI)
September 2020 - September 2023
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
April 2020 - December 2020
McMullen Consulting Pty Ltd
October 2019 - May 2024
Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd
August 2019 - March 2023
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
July 2019 - February 2020
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
August 2018 - May 2019
Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
June 2018 - June 2022
Australian Fodder Industry Association Limited
June 2018 - February 2019
Australian Fodder Industry Association Limited
June 2016 - October 2016
Agtrans Research
December 2013 - July 2014
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
June 2013 - March 2017
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
September 2011 - April 2018
Grains Research and Development Corporation
May 2011 - September 2013
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
June 2010 - August 2013
Plant Health Australia Limited
June 2010 - June 2012
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
February 2010 - May 2012
Grains Research and Development Corporation
June 2009 - June 2012
SGA Solutions Pty Ltd
June 2009 - June 2013
Bush Futures
June 2009 - August 2013
The Crown in right of the State of NSW acting through the Department of Primary Industries
May 2009 - June 2012
Strategic Bovine Services P/L
May 2009 - January 2011
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
September 2008 - June 2009
Plant Breeding Solutions Pty Ltd
September 2008 - March 2009
John L Black Consulting
August 2008 - March 2012
John L Black Consulting
June 2008 - June 2009
AgEconPlus Pty Ltd
May 2008 - April 2009
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
December 2007 - June 2010
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
July 2007 - June 2008
Rural Directions Pty Ltd
April 2007 - June 2009
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
January 2007 - November 2007
John L Black Consulting
December 2006 - March 2008
University of Southern Queensland
September 2006 - July 2007
Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences
June 2006 - June 2008
ARRB Group Limited
March 2006 - June 2007
Western Australian Agriculture Authority, a body corporate established under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007
July 2005 - September 2007
New South Wales Department of Industry and Investment for and on behalf of the State of NSW - Inactive
July 2004 - April 2007
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development acting through the South Australian Research and Development Institute
July 2004 - March 2007
John L Black Consulting
July 2004 - April 2007
Agrilink Agricultural Consultants Pty Ltd
July 2004 - January 2007
The University of Adelaide
April 2003 - April 2008
The AgriFutures Export Fodder Program invests in research which harnesses leading edge technologies to develop competitive advantage in export fodder markets. The Program is focused on continuing to grow export hay production with four key objectives:
The AgriFutures Export Fodder Program Strategic RD&E Plan identifies and balances the research, development and extension priorities and outcomes to promote industry productivity, profitability and sustainability.
Download the AgriFutures Export Fodder Program Strategic RD&E Plan 2021-26
Australian primary industries that choose to invest in the levies system prescribe the amount of levy or charge applied to a commodity under the Primary Industries (Customs) Charges Act 1999, Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act 1999, National Residue Survey (Customs) Levy Act 1998 and the National Residue Survey (Excise) Levy Act 1998.
A continued investment into export fodder research will ensure the industry addresses current and future priorities with a focus on producing high-quality fodder and delivering it to valuable global customers. We are committed to working closely with all those involved in the export fodder industry, including Advisory Panels and industry associations to identify research priorities and make Program investments which will have the greatest impact on the industry.
Learn about the Agrifutures Export Fodder Advisory Panel
Visit Australian Fodder Industry Association
Visit Australian Exporters Company (AEXCO)
For Project related inquiries:
Annie Lane
Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Export Fodder Program
0455 320 127
Stacey Lawrence
Coordinator, Levied & Emerging Industries – Export Fodder Program
0429 562 313
For industry and strategic issues and inquiries:
Ellen Buckle
Senior Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Export Fodder Program
0477 364 227
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