A NEW grain packing, cleaning and storage facility at Dublin in the Lower North is expected to create significant export opportunities for local growers.
A $300,000 Regional Development Fund grant has been awarded to local company Australian Grain Export Pty Ltd to construct the new $6.3 million facility, which will help facilitate the company’s export program to Asia and the Middle East for Australian pulses and cereals.
Australian Grain Export director Tyson Hewett said the new site would provide the capacity to realise value-adding opportunities for pulses and cereals.
“The strength of Australian Grain Export is in managing the export supply chain from grower to consumer, which results in competitive pricing for both the grower and global consumer,” he said.
“Pulse demand internationally is increasing and thanks to this grant we look forward to being able to secure greater supply and quality for our global customers.”
Regional Development Minister Geoff Brock said the new facility would have flow-on effects across regional SA, benefiting the state’s farming community and local businesses, as well as the many links in the commodity supply chain.
“With harvest almost upon us Australian Grain Export, through its new Dublin facility, will be able to offer an alternative delivery point which will give growers access to global markets,” he said.
The project will create six ongoing full time positions, in addition to 20 jobs during construction.