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Gross value of agricultural production to fall in 2023–24

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
The value of Australian agriculture production is forecast to fall as increasing global supply and drier conditions impact farmers.
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Australia endorses Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action

  • News
  • International
Australia has joined the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate action at the United Nations Climate…
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Refresher fruit fly training delivered with Papua New Guinea

  • Newsletter
  • International
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) continue to deliver great results for fruit fly analysis and awareness in the remote Treaty Village communities…
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Australia supports Pacific animal health priorities

  • Newsletter
  • International
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has a long history of working with Australia’s near neighbours to deliver priority animal health…
Image of an elevated stage with four people sitting left, one person in the middle and two on the right; a presentation is visible on the back wall; Dr Mark Schipp (sitting in the group of 4, far left) participating in a panel discussion on the importance of veterinary services at the World Organisation for Animal Health’s 33rd Conference of the Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific in India

Australian input at the World Organisation for Animal Health

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  • International
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is the global authority on animal health and welfare and works to improve these matters…
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Australia to share sustainable agriculture efforts at COP28

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  • International
Australia will promote our climate-smart agriculture practices and commitment to climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference,…
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Launch of Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan

  • News
  • Farming
Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan has been officially launched!
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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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Have your say on the RIC Act Review

  • Media release
  • Farming
The public have the chance to put forward their views and suggestions on farming loans as part of the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 review.
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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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Farmers fork out billions a year on pests and weeds

  • Media release
  • Pests
Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and production loss.
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Australia’s world-class forestry industry on display at 30th UN FAO Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission

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  • 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

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  • 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…