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 Leading agronomic researcher and consultant, Mick Faulkner from Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (South Australia), will present groundbreaking findings at the upcoming Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) Annual Conference held on the Gold Coast from Tuesday 22 July to Thursday 24 July 24, 2025.
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EXPORT FODDER / 22.11.24 Australia’s export oaten fodder industry is worth approximately half a billion dollars a year thanks to a booming export market, injecting a strong financial return into growers’ businesses. Behind the success of these markets are research, development and extension projects that safeguard this sector and support its future sustainability and expansion.
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EXPORT FODDER / 30.05.24 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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The Australian export fodder industry is a significant contributor to the Australian economy, with about $450–600 million worth of hay exported annually, predominately to Asia...
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In the pursuit of agricultural advancement, the Australian export fodder industry continuously seeks innovative methods to enhance crop yield and quality. This ongoing quest was...
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The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
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This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the export fodder industry and provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in...
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The AgriFutures Export Fodder Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) that improves the productivity, profitability and sustainability of the Australian Export Fodder industry....
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Global exporters are likely to face growing pressure in coming years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their supply chains, and producers of fodder products...
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The Australian fodder industry makes a fundamental contribution to the Australian economy, with an estimated value of $1.75 billion at farm gate. Wheat and barley...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Agrilink Agricultural Consultants (Australia) Pty Ltd
July 2025 - May 2026
VSICA Research
March 2025 - November 2026
Pivotal Management Consulting Pty Ltd
March 2025 - May 2025
Lincoln Agritech
March 2025 - August 2026
Marsden Jacob Assocciates Pty Ltd
August 2024 - November 2024
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA)
May 2024 - November 2026
Sativus Pty Ltd
May 2024 - August 2024
Independent Quality Compliance Pty Ltd
May 2024 - May 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
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 2021-2026
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)
Research ideas
We welcome ideas and suggestions for research that promotes industry productivity, profitability and sustainability, please submit your ideas to:
For project related inquiries:
James Holding
Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Export Fodder Program
0438 889 492
Stacey Lawrence
Coordinator, Levied & Emerging Industries – Export Fodder Program
0429 562 313
For industry and strategic issues and inquiries:
Stephen Taylor
Acting Senior Manager, Levied & Emerging Industries – Export Fodder Program
0448 810 222
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