The recently announced protocols for market access for nectarines between China and Australia is the most significant event for Australian Summerfruit growers for many years .
Summerfruit Chairman ' s Report
Towards a dynamic export environment
The recently announced protocols for market access for nectarines between China and Australia is the most significant event for Australian Summerfruit growers for many years .
The joint protocols , which allow two-way trade of nectarines between Australia and China are the culmination of many years of hard work between the Australian DoAWR and AQSIQ in China , with major involvement from Summerfruit Australia and China Entry & Exit Inspection and Quarantine Association ( CIQA ) throughout the process
It is appropriate in this column to recognise the outstanding efforts and commitment of the market access team from DoAWR in Canberra . They have actively engaged with industry and negotiated to achieve a protocol that includes both air and sea freight protocols and recognises area freedoms from fruitflies . The work that DoAWR has done has helped enormously to create an environment that can lead to a healthy two way flow of fruit between Australia and China .
This protocol presents a fantastic opportunity for Australian growers , although there is still a lot of work to be done before the first shipment of nectarines leaves the country . With major involvement from Horticulture Innovation and the continued input from DoAWR , SAL has been able implement a project to work with growers and packing sheds which focuses on ensuring that the industry is export ready for China and is able to meet the requirements of the protocol for a successful first season of nectarine export to China . Although not all growers have registered to export to China this season the benefits resulting
ANDREW FINLAY is Chairman of Summerfruit Australia Ltd . P : 07 4685 6171 F : 07 4685 6171 E : pikescreek @ bigpond . com Postal address : Pikes Creek Homestead , MS 312 Stanthorpe , QLD summerfruit . com . au august 2016 | Australian Stonefruit Grower 7