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Hundreds of eggs in blue carton.

Eggs transition to NEXDOC

  • Media release
  • Exports
As part of the department’s focus on modernising its export services, Australian exporters of egg products will be able use NEXDOC, the new web-based…
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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…
Row of test tubes filled with growing green plants.

Algae’s next for trade success

  • Media release
  • Trade
The Department has approved the addition of algae production to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce. 
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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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New opportunities for forestry development

  • Media release
  • Trade
The Australian Government is seeking expressions of interest to establish two research centres under Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) to…
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Designing an award-winning future for DAFF

  • Media release
  • Exports
The prestigious Good Design Awards has recognised the department, Tobias and Thinkplace for two projects in the agriculture policy and trade spaces.
Over 100 international delegates attended in person on the first day of the CCFICS26 plenary

Paving the way for future international trade

  • Media release
  • International
Australia has hosted the 26th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS26) with delegates…
Paves the way for deeper trade ties.

Visit paves the way for deeper trade ties

  • Media release
  • Trade
Visit paves the way for deeper trade ties
School of fish

Fisheries and aquaculture rebounds as demand for seafood recovers

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture industry is expected to rebound during 2021-22 as economies re-open and demand grows for seafood.
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Snapshot illustrates agriculture's evolution and growth

  • Media release
  • ABARES
A new ABARES report today shows the agriculture sector has consolidated recent gains in production growth with a record $75 billion in production in…

Trade modernisation delivers the goods for Australia's agricultural exporters

  • Media release
  • Exports
Australia’s agricultural exports are on track to reach a record-breaking $61 billion in 2021–22.

Alpaca jumper for a Chile journey

  • Media release
  • Exports
Australia’s alpaca producers are well positioned to develop new export markets following the opening of trade in alpacas with Chile.

First meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Cooperation with Korea

  • Media release
  • Trade
Yesterday the department hosted the first meeting of the Committee on Agricultural Cooperation (COAC) with Korea.

High level talks reinforce strength of Australia-Japan ag ties

  • Media release
  • Trade
Today’s 7th Australia-Japan High Level Dialogue has agreed on progressing the Statement of Intent (SOI) on Agri-Food Value Chains.