The major deal will boost profits in our largest vegetable export market and with one of our rapidly growing red meat trade partners.
Animal welfare organisations say it will improve welfare outcomes for livestock as it is the first time a Middle East ern nation has recognised animal welfare in an international trade agreement.Australia has signed its first free trade agreement with a Middle East ern nation, the United Arab Emirates , in a major deal that will boost profits in our largest vegetable export market and with one of our rapidly growing red meat trade partners.
"That includes about 33,000 tonnes of carrots, 4,200 tonnes of onions and nearly 2,000 tonnes of potatoes."Mr Coote said significant trade agreements benefited Australian growers, who could begin scale up their production to meet international demand. "We actually export vegetables to nearly 50 different international markets, and the UAE just happens to be the largest, which is why we are particularly welcoming of the governments efforts to get this trade deal done and get it done quickly."Australian Meat Industry Council chief executive Patrick Hutchinson said eliminating tariffs on red meat put the industry in a strong position for continued growth in the region.
"This government and successive governments have looked at trying to get a Gulf Cooperative Council one-stop-shop free trade agreement — that's just not on the books," he said. "It is very pleasing to see animal welfare recognised at this level and we hope to see the Australian government continue this trailblazing role for animal welfare in the negotiation of future trade agreements."Mr Hutchinson said in addition to the benefits these styles of trade commitments brought to Australian farmers, they also encouraged education exchanges on matters such as animal welfare.
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