Building Strong
Regional
Futures
Supporting Australian agribusinesses to navigate global trade, leverage the digital economy and access new investment streams — since 2016.
A Not-For-Profit With Purpose
ARDA is a not-for-profit association of regional agricultural businesses working to build strong and sustainable regional communities across Australia. Originally established in 2016, ARDA Australia continues that important work under new leadership with renewed energy and purpose.
We are carrying forward the vision of the businesspeople who founded ARDA — recognising the urgent need to stop the exodus of expertise, youth, workers and capital from regional communities to capital cities, and to help Australia's regional areas become truly competitive and sustainable.
ARDA provides pathways for members to develop international trade opportunities, leverage the digital economy, and access new finance and investment streams. Building on years of established networks and industry relationships, we are committed to continuing and expanding this vital support for regional agribusiness across Australia.
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Canberra,
ACT
Three Pillars of Support
International Trade
Helping agribusinesses navigate free-trade agreements, access new export markets and connect with verified international buyers and partners.
Digital Economy
Guiding regional producers through the digital transformation — from online marketplaces to technology-driven supply chains and advanced communications.
Finance & Investment
Unlocking access to new funding streams, grant opportunities, private investment and government support programs for regional SMEs.
Trusted by Producers
To see a group like ARDA setting themselves up to help people like us in the marketplace is great. These people know what they're doing.
ARDA has a network of exporters for different markets and, most importantly, has done all the due diligence — saving a lot of time, energy and frustration for small business owners.
Through ARDA's connections I found another Chinese buyer, who has now become a regular customer. Without ARDA's support, that wine might still be sitting on the docks.
