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Islands , Papua New Guinea and three indigenous people representing the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara ( APY ) and Arnhem Lands as organic inspectors .
“ The training is designed to reduce the cost of certification within developing communities , empowering locals to take control of their industry and to create employment ,” Copeman says .
“ The aim is to ultimately help to create sustainable , locally-owned businesses that will deliver long term economic benefits for remote , rural or underdeveloped indigenous communities in Australia and neighbouring Pacific countries .”
Mr Copeman was the keynote speaker at Asia ’ s foremost organic trade exhibition , BIOFACH CHINA 2015 in Shanghai in late May to further strengthen ties between the Australian and Chinese organic industries .
During his visit he met with Chinese organic wholesalers , distributors and institutional investors about finding new markets for Australian certified organic products .
“ China is Australia ’ s largest trading partner , however the EU and the US have traditionally been the largest markets for Australia ’ s organic produce .
“ China is yet to rate a mention in our top five export markets and I strongly suspect that this will change over the next four to 10 years especially with the removal of tariffs on Australian dairy products , beef and sheep meats , wine products and on horticulture .”
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Formed in 1986 , The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture , Australia ( NASAA ) supports the education of industry and consumers on organic , biodynamic and sustainable agricultural practices . NASAA is committed to developing and maintaining organic standards ; assisting operators in gaining organic certification ; and conducting ongoing compliance supervision .
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