About AFIA
What we do
Since AFIA was established in 1996 our network of members, sponsors, supporters and engaged participants has worked to help the fodder industry grow. Our organisation strives to share information, address market and trade issues, promote research and development and engage with all fodder end users to understand issues, needs and ultimately provide a positive business operating environment. We are a central hub connecting the supply chain across agriculture sectors, industry and governments.
The fodder industry is one of the most important industries in Australian agriculture, underpinning production in dairy, livestock, horticulture and other intensive industries.
In addition to a domestic focus, the Australian industry is now a significant contributor to Australian exports, with fodder products exported to China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Middle East.
The Australian Fodder Industry Association (AFIA) is the independent, peak national body for the Australia’s fodder industry.
Since its establishment, AFIA has supported the growth of the sector through:
- the generation and analysis of industry data;
- hosting events to support connections, learning, engagement and information sharing;
- engagement in research and development (R&D) priorities; and
- industry advocacy to ensure a positive operating environment both locally and globally.
The History of AFIA
If you would like to learn more about the history of AFIA, a recount of the first ten years was published in July 2014 by: David Sexton, Bill Gough, Peter Flinn, Graham Thomson, Darren Keating and Caitlin Scholfield with photos and editing by Mary-Anne Lattimore. Please click on the link below to read through their compilation of AFIA from 1995 to 2013.
