USDA Accepting Functions for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia

Washington, D.C., May 4, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting functions by way of May 18 for an Agribusiness Trade Mission to Melbourne, Australia, scheduled for Aug. 30 – Sept. 3.

The mission, led by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), goals to increase export alternatives for U.S. producers in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. The journey takes place concurrently the USDA-endorsed Fine Food Australia trade show, giving individuals much more entry to consumers within the area.

“With stable economic growth and proven demand for high-quality U.S. food in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, now is the time for U.S. agribusinesses to build on the growing momentum in this region, and bring that prosperity back home to the people and communities we serve,” mentioned USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke J. Lindberg. 

In 2025, Australia ranked because the 18th-largest export marketplace for U.S. agricultural merchandise, totaling $1.69 billion, with consumer-ready items – reminiscent of packaged snacks, wine, and recent meats – accounting for 85% of that worth. The identical 12 months, exports to New Zealand reached $620 million, with consumer-ready merchandise making up greater than half of the entire.

USDA anticipates sturdy alternatives for a lot of particular U.S. exports within the area, together with: 

• Pork and beef merchandise
• Dairy merchandise
• Distilled spirits, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks
• Fresh fruit and tree nuts
• Baked and confectionery items, cereals and pasta
• Processed meals merchandise
• Pet meals

Throughout the mission, individuals will join straight with regional consumers by way of business-to-business conferences, networking occasions, in-depth market briefings and web site visits led by regional specialists. 

To apply by the Monday, May 18, 2026, deadline, go to the Australia Agribusiness Trade Mission webpage. 

This mission is only one of a number of USDA-led export promotion initiatives thus far this 12 months. USDA will announce utility particulars for upcoming 2026 missions quickly. 

To study extra about USDA agribusiness commerce missions, go to https://www.fas.usda.gov/matters/trade-missions.

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