This series of webinars from the Agribusiness Regional Development Association (ARDA) aims to demystify the export process and help small to medium food and wine producers get on the road to export success.
The series will demonstrate how exporting can deliver economic stability, drive employment, and ultimately create sustainable regional communities across Australia.
While the webinars are targeted at food and wine producers in the Capital Region (ACT and southern NSW), they will benefit any Australian agribusiness seeking to make international exports part of their business model to access new revenue streams.
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Sessions:
October 1
Market diversification
Following the impact of fires, drought, and Covid-19, many Australian agricultural producers must diversify to remain sustainable. This session explains the benefits to non-exporters of adding an export channel to their current business model. For those already exporting, ARDA examines how broadening the net to include alternative markets and channels can provide even stronger returns.
October 8
Domestic versus international markets
In this session, participants will gain a clear understanding of how exporting can help their business and what they need to do to become an exporter. ARDA’s export specialists will reveal the dos and don’ts of selling your products to international buyers, including how to avoid common exporting pitfalls.
October 15
Are you ready to sell overseas?
A guided quiz to determine whether your business is export-ready and identify gaps in your capability, before ARDA’s experts provide you with the starter tools and support you need to become export-ready.
October 22
Cost saving through collaboration
The investment of time and money in gaining entry to new export markets can be off-putting for small to medium-sized producers whose priority is keeping the business running. This session highlights how strong industry collaboration can reduce cost and risk while building stronger brands.
October 29
Introduction to the export capability course
ARDA, as part of the Federal Government SME Export Hub initiative, has developed a comprehensive online course on Export Capability. This session serves as an introduction for those who seek a deeper knowledge of the export process. It is suitable for those who wish to work extensively in the agribusiness export space.
