Western Australia see Egypt as a potential market for seed potato, earmark AUD 100k to set up trade relations

Western Australian potato producers are viewing seed potato exports to Egypt as a new opportunity, ABC News reports. The Potato Growers Association of Western Australia (PGAWA) was set to receive AUD 60k in state government funding and AUD 40k provided from the Association to “build up trade relations” with Egypt. PGAWA’s CEO says Western Australian is well-equipped to supply Egypt “because of the alternate seasons, and lack of supply during the off-season,” but that it would not be feasible for eating potatoes because of competition from Europe. The project is scheduled to end in September next year.”