The Coalition government has won Japanese approval to re-open Australia’s live cattle trade to the island nation, worth more than $14 million a year to our farmers.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce said Japan and Australia had worked together to reach an agreement on improved export certification processes for all cattle consignments.
“Our trade in beef and dairy cows to Japan can begin immediately,” Mr Joyce said. “To re-open markets in such a short time is a testament to the close trade relationship Australia enjoys with Japan.”
“The favourable health status of Australian livestock, our stringent biosecurity system and global expertise in live cattle exports mean that we have been able to quickly and effectively address all concerns raised by Japan.
In May 2016, Japan temporarily suspended live cattle exports from Australia in response to cattle testing positive for bovine Johne’s disease (BJD) on arrival in Japan. Mr Joyce said Australia’s biosecurity strength helped drive international demand for Australian livestock.