Department of Agriculture

Be part of our Future Drought Fund investment in regional communities

We’re seeking organisations or groups of organisations to set up Adoption and Innovation Hubs in 8 regional centres across Australia.

Over $61.9 million (including GST) in funding available to support Australian primary producers in financial hardship get back on track.

The Biosecurity Innovation Program is now looking for project proposals for the 2021-22 funding round, to be received by 12 February 2021.

If you're an online shopper or arriving from overseas, don't bring plant products like rice, grains, seeds, nuts and beans into Australia.

We are working to screen travellers and crew at the border, and keep our agricultural industries safe and strong during the COVID-19 outbreak.

What are the requirements for importing items into Australia?

What do you need to consider before you send plant or animal material overseas?

Find out how to protect your animals and plants from pests, diseases and weeds, and what to look for.

What to look for and how you can report concerns.

What can you bring or send to Australia?

What products and food you can bring to Australia depends what country you are coming from.

Bringing cats and dogs (and other pets) to Australia?
Farming, food and drought

We are working with farmers to make sure our policy, programs and services improve the productivity, competitiveness and sustainability of the food and agriculture industry.
Water policy and resources

Find out how we are meeting the challenge of increased future demand for water in a drying climate.