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A formal pre-emptive zoning arrangement will facilitate the export of Australian pig meat between Singapore and Australia in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF). This agreement is a result of the constructive relationship and ongoing collaboration between both countries.
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud said the pre-emptive zoning arrangement would improve certainty for export trade for the pig meat sector in the event of an outbreak of this serious disease. He stated that Singapore is Australia’s single largest export market for pig meat with exports of over $60 million in 2019-20.
“The zoning arrangement is comprehensive and covers a range of potential scenarios to minimize trade disruption in the event of an ASF outbreak in Australia, including ensuring exports can continue from non-affected states or territories if the disease is detected in domestic pigs."
The zoning arrangement is funded through the Australian Government’s $66.6 million ASF Response Package.
September 8, 2020/ Australian Government/ Australia.
https://minister.awe.gov.au/
