The changes to the tariffs means our farmers who export goods to China will become more competitive.

"Key exports including wine, most fruit and vegetables, seafood and some dairy will no longer cop a tariff in China,” Mr Littleproud said.

"Which means our produce will be more affordable for Chinese consumers.”

ChAFTA has contributed to significant growth in exports over the last 12 months.

Read the full article online at the South Burnett Times website

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Littleproud promotes better deal for farmers

3/1/2019

<p>AUSTRALIAN farmers exporting overseas will be better off as tariffs have been slashed or abolished.</p> <p>Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud said the good news for our farmers comes as changes are made under the Trans Pacific Partnership and the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA).</p> <p>"Tariffs on our farm produce going into China will be largely eliminated on January 1,” he said.</p> <p>The changes to the tariffs means our farmers who export goods to China will become more competitive.</p> <p>"Key exports including wine, most fruit and vegetables, seafood and some dairy will no longer cop a tariff in China,” Mr Littleproud said.</p> <p>"Which means our produce will be more affordable for Chinese consumers.”</p> <p>ChAFTA has contributed to significant growth in exports over the last 12 months.<br /><br /><strong><a href="https://www.southburnetttimes.com.au/news/littleproud-promotes-better-deal-for-our-farmers/3612190/" target="_blank">Read the full article online at the South Burnett Times website</a></strong></p>

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