澳洲园艺巨头科斯塔集团：外商投资助力农业腾飞

澳洲园艺巨头科斯塔集团：外商投资助力农业腾飞

Costa Group: Foreign Investment Boosts Australian Horticulture Industry

澳洲最大园艺公司创始人分享成功经验

Founder of Australia's Largest Horticulture Company Shares Success Story

ACB News《澳华财经在线》报道，澳洲最大园艺公司科斯塔集团创始人科斯塔先生近日表示，外商投资是推动公司快速发展的关键因素。在过去四年里，该集团出口的果蔬量翻倍，价值达10亿澳元。

According to ACB News, Mr. Costa, founder of Australia's largest horticulture company Costa Group, recently stated that foreign investment has been crucial to the company's rapid growth. Over the past four years, the group's fruit and vegetable exports have doubled, reaching a value of AUD 1 billion.

科斯塔先生强调："我们与美国投资公司Paine & Partners的合作证明，外商投资能为澳洲农业带来巨大价值。政府应积极鼓励外商投资，为澳洲发展注入新活力。"

Mr. Costa emphasized: "Our partnership with American investment firm Paine & Partners demonstrates that foreign investment can bring tremendous value to Australian agriculture. The government should actively encourage foreign investment to inject new vitality into Australia's development."

从杂货店到行业巨头的发展历程

From Grocery Store to Industry Leader

1959年，科斯塔兄弟从父亲手中买下吉朗的一家杂货店。经过家族几代人的努力，如今已发展成为澳洲最大的园艺企业。目前Paine & Partners持有科斯塔集团50%股份。

In 1959, the Costa brothers purchased a grocery store in Geelong from their father. After generations of family effort, it has now grown into Australia's largest horticulture enterprise. Currently, Paine & Partners holds 50% of Costa Group's shares.

中印市场带来新机遇

New Opportunities from Chinese and Indian Markets

科斯塔先生曾受邀参加习近平主席和莫迪总理访澳期间的国宴。他表示："中国和印度等新兴市场将为澳洲创造更多就业和发展机会。澳洲应对外商投资初级产业持开放态度。"

Mr. Costa was invited to state banquets during visits by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Modi. He said: "Emerging markets like China and India will create more employment and development opportunities for Australia. Australia should maintain an open attitude towards foreign investment in primary industries."

外商投资改善就业

Foreign Investment Improves Employment

在吉朗地区，青年失业率高达20%。科斯塔先生认为，外商投资将显著改善当地就业状况。维州政府数据显示，2013-14财年园艺产品出口增长近50%，从6.06亿澳元增至8.94亿澳元。

In the Geelong region, youth unemployment is as high as 20%. Mr. Costa believes foreign investment will significantly improve local employment. Victorian government data shows horticulture exports grew nearly 50% in 2013-14, from AUD 606 million to AUD 894 million.

3.2亿澳元新项目落地

AUD 320 Million New Project

维州规划部长盖伊宣布，将在吉朗附近建设投资额达3.2亿澳元的超大型园艺农场，这将进一步推动当地农业发展。

Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced a AUD 320 million mega horticulture farm near Geelong, which will further boost local agricultural development.