Department of Agriculture

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

The draft Export Control Rules 2020 for meat are now available for your feedback.

The Australian Government is providing $110 million to help maintain key agriculture and seafood markets during the COVID-19 outbreak.

We are seeking feedback on round 1 of the Water for Fodder program. The online survey is open until 9 April 2020.

This International Day of Forests we celebrate the Australian forestry industry and those who work to support it.

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.