Agribusiness Food & Trade

The Western Australian (WA) Government is committed to supporting the growth and development of the agriculture, fisheries and food industries for the benefit of the State.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s Agribusiness, Food and Trade area works in partnership with government, industry and business to enable growth in the value, competitiveness and diversification of WA’s agrifood sector through facilitation of value adding, investment and export.

It facilitates this by:

enabling investment
enabling agribusiness development
trade market access and export development
food promotion and development
agribusiness knowledge and strategic insights.

Articles

Planning for the Peel Food Zone Project

2 August 2017

The Planning for the Peel Food Zone project investigated the suitability of the Peel region for intensive rural and food production uses.
International Competitiveness Co-Investment Fund Round One - successful recipients

2 December 2020

There were 11 recipients of grant funding in Round One of the International Competitiveness Co-investment Fund (ICCF) – part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Expor
International Competitiveness Co-investment Fund

19 June 2020

The International Competitiveness Co-investment Fund (ICCF) is a major grant program of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).
WA Regional Digital Connectivity Program

2 May 2022

On 28 April 2022, the WA State Government announced new funding of $48.6 million for the WA Regional Digital Connectivity Program (WARDCP) for co-investment in regional digital connectivity infrast
Value Add Investment Grants - Successful Recipients Round One

3 August 2020

Round One of the Value Add Investment Grants is closed.
Export Pathways Program

10 May 2021

To pursue sustainable export success, businesses need to make careful decisions, backed by detailed planning and up-to-date market information.
Investor Readiness Resources

9 April 2021

The Investor Readiness Program includes a series of resources, developed to enable agriculture and food businesses improve their skills and confidence in undertaking capital raising.
Investment Services

25 October 2019

The Government of Western Australia supports sustainable development in agribusiness and food with grants, infrastructure, sponsorships, events, partnerships and investment opportunities to ensure
Investor Readiness Program

3 February 2020

The Investor Readiness Program is a Western Australian Government initiative of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Partnering for Customer Value

5 November 2019

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s (DPIRD) Agribusiness, Food and Trade area supports Western Australian (WA) agrifood businesses in their efforts to develop high-value