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Putting rabbits to the test

  • Media release
  • Science
Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national…
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Paperless trade now extends to ePhyto for Australian exports

  • Media release
  • Trade
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry continues to build on its paperless trade successes with Australia’s first ePhyto exports pilot…
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Helping Aussie farmers grow this AgDay

  • News
  • Agriculture
Our farmers do an amazing job to produce some of the world’s best agricultural products.
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Biocontrol puts weeds on the back foot

  • Media release
  • Pests
Renewed focus on weed biocontrol is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in the fight against weeds.
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Cooperation, coordination vital for One Health approach

  • Media release
  • Diseases
Prevention of future pandemics and major health events requires cooperation across health sectors and disciplines via a One Health approach.
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RIC Act under review

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
Farmers and agribusinesses will have the chance to provide feedback on the products and service delivery of the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC…
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Regional Australian communities benefit from agritech grants

  • Media release
  • Grants
The first group of events funded through the $1.5 million Agritech Events Sponsorship Program has today been announced by AgriFutures Australia.
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Correcting the record on mRNA vaccines

  • Statement
  • Department
The department has received several enquiries recently about the potential use of mRNA vaccines in livestock.
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Market access win for Australian livestock genetics

  • News
  • Exports
World class Australian ruminant (cow, goat and sheep) genetics are now more easily traded to Chile.
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Review of the Wheat Port Code

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
The department has kicked off a review of the Wheat Port Code of Conduct and is inviting stakeholders to have their say.
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Census snapshot shows changes in agricultural workforce

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
Australia’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, with more women and young people joining the sector.
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Australia’s world-class forestry industry on display at 30th UN FAO Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission

  • News
  • Forestry
The Australian Government hosted a successful 30th session of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC…
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Australia’s livestock sustainability on show in Rome

  • News
  • Agriculture
Australia’s sustainability credentials were on the world stage as part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s first…
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Pests and weeds on the rise

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85% land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.