- Author Akbar, D., Rahman, A., Rolfe, J., Kinnear, S., Bhattarai, S
- Publish date 16 April 2020
- Type Case study
- ISBN 978-1-922437-34-1
- Documents
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Supply chain development
Summary
This case study is based on a literature review on types and volumes of perishable agricultural commodities in Central Queensland which have high value in the Asian markets.
Secondary data were used to estimate the current activity in international trade of perishable commodities. In some instances, quantitative data have been presented in percentage format; whereas in other instances, data have been converted to graphical format for better readability and interpretation.
Some key priorities identified in this study include:
- Securing natural resources of agriculture sectors, including water availability and access to the priority agricultural areas (PAA) as outlined in the CQ regional development plan (DSDIP, 2013).
- Identifying potential market (both domestic and international) for the high value perishable agricultural commodities.
- Acquiring market access to the targeted market.
- Scale up the production gradually to meet the forecasted demand for high value perishable agricultural commodities in the targeted markets.
- Development of horizontal and vertical collaboration in high value perishable agricultural commodities supply chain to increase efficiency.
- Extend the collaboration with local and state government and with industry bodies to smooth out the market access process.
Projects
Exporting perishable commodities to Asia: Developing a stakeholder collaboration model
Coordination across the supply chain – between growers, processors, marketers and transporters – is the primary impediment to exporting perishable commodities to Asian markets. Developing strong relationships with these Asian markets is critical for expansion and development of perishable commodities in northern Australia. This project examined stakeholder collaboration in planning and investment for exporting high-value perishable agricultural commodities (HVPACs) from northern Australia to Asian markets. It explored multi-party collaborations in producing and processing of perishable commodities, the development and enablement of supply chain infrastructure, and the identification of policy and regulatory barriers to investment in this sector. The research approach combined a literature review, two stakeholder workshops, a farmer survey in Queensland, a consumer choice survey in China and spatial modelling of HVPAC volumes in the Central Queensland region. The stakeholder workshops investigated suitable types and processes of collaboration for HVPACs, focusing on processing, investment and international trade mechanisms. Technological innovation and adaptation, logistics, and supply chain management were also examined. The final summary report outlines the five key objectives of the project and provides a comprehensive overview of findings and strategic recommendations, including end-user guidelines. This framework is designed to be applicable across all regions of northern Australia. Conference papers (published) Australia New Zealand Regional Science Associations International (ANZRSAI ) 2019. Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Rahman, A., Akbar, D., Rolfe, J.(2019). Every community wants an airfreight facility: is this a viable regional agricultural supply chain development option for central Queensland in Australia? Akbar, D., Rahman, A., Rolfe, J., Kinnear, S., Schrobback, P., Bhattarari, S. (2019). Working to grow together: horizontal collaboration for horticulture production in Queensland.