Export Readiness Pilot for First Nations Agriculture

Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), the Export Readiness Pilot supports the Noongar Land Enterprise Group (NLE) to grow its wattle seed and Ngooka honey enterprises while creating a model for other Indigenous producers entering international markets.

The Pilot focuses on three proof-of-concept projects: 

• Trialling a digital traceability system for honey exports to the European Union and Singapore.
• Developing an export market for wattle seed into Singapore.
• Planning an Indigenous-led facility for extraction, storage, manufacturing and packing to increase ownership across the supply chain.

Alongside these trials, the project will develop export strategies, branding, and training to build the capability of NLE’s bushfood enterprise. It will also identify barriers to exporting and provide practical recommendations to support wider adoption of Indigenous products in global markets.

Through this work, the Pilot helps create stronger enterprises and opens the door for more Indigenous producers to share their products and stories with the world.