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Australia endorses Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action

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Australia has joined the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate action at the United Nations Climate…
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Australia to share sustainable agriculture efforts at COP28

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Australia will promote our climate-smart agriculture practices and commitment to climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference,…
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Australia’s world-class forestry industry on display at 30th UN FAO Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission

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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

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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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Annual agriculture meetings with Thailand support trade outcomes

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Our annual bilateral meetings with Thailand on agricultural trade and cooperation were successfully held in Thailand on 5-7 September.
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Minister Watt meets counterparts in Rome and New Delhi

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Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry recently attended the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization…
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International Day of Plant Health puts plant biosecurity under the microscope

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On the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May we celebrate the depth and diversity of plant science undertaken to protect Australia’s plant…
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Celebrating the diversity of our vets on World Veterinary Day

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The department is the largest public sector employer of veterinarians in Australia.
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Australia to host international forestry forum

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Australia will host the 30th session of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC).
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Australia’s leadership helps the international community capitalise on use of remote audits and verification for international food trade

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We are one step closer to developing international guidance for the conduct of remote audit and verification activities.
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Strengthening the region’s animal health

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A veterinary officer from the department’s Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer has been seconded to work with the Food and Agriculture…
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Piloting biosecurity training

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Staff from the department recently travelled to Nadi, Fiji to pilot a biosecurity training program.
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Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer visits Fiji

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Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith accompanied by Dr Sophie Peterson, Director for Pacific Engagement and…

One Health Day: The buzz of a mosquito highlights the risk of vector-borne diseases

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On One Health Day 2021 Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp is highlighting the importance of Australia’s disease surveillance and…