New program to help agribusiness and food & beverage producers achieve sustainable growth

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South Australian Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister Leon Bignell has announced the start of a new 4-year program that aims to help SA agribusinesses, including food and beverage producers, plan and manage their growth.

Image credit: FreeDigitalPhotos.net user: Stuart Miles
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user: Stuart Miles

The $1.3 million Agribusiness Growth Program – which is financed by the State Government – will enable small-to-medium businesses to seek the assistance of expert consultants to provide them with comprehensive evaluation of their current position and growth plans as well as a report which lays out business improvements and action needed for growth.

Mr Bignell said the Agribusiness Growth Program was an excellent opportunity for small-to-medium SA businesses to improve their position on the market and achieve steady and sustainable growth.

“The success of the State Government’s premium food and wine from our premium environment priority is underpinned by small-to-medium businesses,” Mr Bignell said.

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“We want them to target high value markets, attract investment, and make sound decisions about business expansion. This initiative opens doors to each of these objectives.”

The Agribusiness Growth Program was designed by the Department of Primary Industry and Regions SA (PIRSA) and will be managed by Food South Australia.

According to Mr Bignell, businesses that meet eligibility criteria will be accepted on a first-in-first-serve basis and, from there, will have access to a grant to contribute to the cost of the one-on-one coaching.

More information about the program, eligibility, and how to apply is available at: www.foodsouthaustralia.com.au<http://www.foodsouthaustralia.com.au>