FASTA – the Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance
The Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA) brings together top national research expertise in regulatory market access and in-field pest management, specifically targeting the challenges posed by fruit flies and other trade barriers in horticulture. Delivered through Hort Innovation and led by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, in collaboration with industry, this eight year program will solidify Australia’s strong pest-management reputation for years to come.
The FASTA program is focused on two areas:
Insect pests are a major challenge for Australia’s horticultural producers as they impact production and domestic and international trade. Before new trade can commence, partners require evidence that Australia’s horticulture exports are pest free. This program aims to enhance existing and future partner confidence in the safety of Australian horticulture products.
FASTA is a partnership between Hort Innovation, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA); the Queensland University of Technology, the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (VIC), the Western Sydney University, the Department of Tourism, Industry and Trade (NT), the Australian Blueberry Growers’ Association, James Cook University, the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (SA) and GreenSkin Avocados, with levy funding from the avocado and strawberry industries, and support from the Australian Government.
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