Archive for the 'Agriculture' Category

External closing date is 15 August 2008; UNE internal closing date is 12 August 2008.
http://www.daff.gov.au/market-access-trade/iac/acaca

The program is designed to enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector, develop trading relationships and exchange scientific information between Australia and China.

The objective of ACACA is to promote bilateral agricultural cooperation, covering all activities relating to agriculture, fisheries and forestry, from inputs and technology to food processing and distribution.

Every 18 months the Australian Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China fund up to six delegation visits in each country to participate in the ACACA program.

For Australian residents, ACACA offers unique opportunities for farmers; agri-businesses; industry groups; rural and regional associations; and educational and research academic institutions to visit locations within China and make business contacts that might otherwise not be possible.

The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture provides the same opportunity for stakeholders in China to visit Australia and establish business and communal contacts.

Expenses funded under ACACA:
− International and airfares
− Australian domestic fares (as required)
− Domestic travel in China
− Meals
− Accommodation
− Interpreter services
− Single entry visa into China
− Small daily allowance for discretional items (Eg. tips, newspapers, personal items)
− Gifts (capped at A$500)

Expenses NOT funded under ACACA:
− Passports
− Personal telephone calls
− Internet charges
− Commissions/charges associated with processing traveller’s cheques
− Medical/dental costs (including vaccinations)
− Travel insurance

External closing date is 20 June 2008; UNE internal closing date is 16 June 2008.
http://www.daff.gov.au/market-access-trade/iac/atc-program

The ATC Program seeks to strengthen the already close relationship between Australia and China in agriculture and related areas. It aims to provide an opportunity for Australia to share its expertise and capacity in areas relevant to China’s needs such as in agricultural development, supply chain management, quarantine management, rural adjustment and environmental management.

The ATC Program seeks to build capacity in Chinese government agencies and industry officials to produce outcomes closely linked with areas of Australian interest in agricultural trade with China, and address issues relevant to both Australia and China to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Applications are invited from:
• industry groups and rural and regional associations;
• educational, research and academic institutions;
• small, medium and large businesses;
• government departments and agencies.

Priorities of the 2008-09 funding round include, but are not limited to, the following:
• strengthening environmental and food safety standards;
• enhancing the operational effectiveness of import clearance standards to promote agricultural trade;
• strengthening agricultural supply chains.

For further information contact the Program Coordinator at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry via email atc@daff.gov.au or phone +61 2 6272 3712.