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    2019-20 BMSB Seasonal Measures

    Australia has strengthened seasonal measures to manage the risk of BMSB.

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    Our new detector dog video

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    Check for black spined toads in your luggage and shoes before leaving Thailand to come home.

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    Agricultural R&D consultation extended

    The Modernising the RDC system discussion paper is open for comment until 25 Nov 2019.

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    Water Matters: December issue out now

    New water allocations for growing fodder, rebates for water infrastructure, World Toilet Day & more

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    Annual report out now

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Our Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan

Our Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan

We’re providing more support for drought hit farmers and communities through the Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan.

Read about the plan and new measures

Drought and rural assistance – for farmers doing it tough

Have your say on the Future Drought Fund

Complete an online submission or register to attend a face to face session.

Have your say here…

Support for regional agricultural shows and showgrounds

Support for regional agricultural shows and showgrounds

Grants of up to $500,000 are available to upgrade, maintain, purchase and build showground infrastructure and attractions in regional areas. Applications close December 13.

Apply now…

Build trade and business ties - ATMAC grants are now open

Build trade and business ties - ATMAC grants are now open

Submit an idea that supports Australia's agricultural trade.

Learn more here

Water for Fodder

Water for Fodder

Farmers in the southern connected Murray–Darling Basin can now apply to purchase water at a discounted rate to grow fodder or pasture.

Apply now.

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    Water policy and resources

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

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