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Updated field guide helps in the fight against emergency animal diseases

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Veterinarians working on the land in rural and regional areas do a lot more than treat individual animals.
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It’s what’s underneath that counts: the importance of World Soil Day

  • Media release
  • Soils
This World Soil Day provides an important opportunity to acknowledge the critical role soil plays in Australia’s agricultural industry.
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Industry Transition Assistance Package - Progress Update: December 2025

  • News
  • Live animal exports
Following the July 2025 announcement detailing the $139.8 million sheep industry transition assistance package, several programs have now been…
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Check your fish tank for this tiny but mighty pest

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Keep an eye out for exotic pests hiding in your aquarium.
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2025–26 Shaping up as a landmark year for Australian agriculture

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
Australia’s combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26, according to…
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Agricultural R&D investment hits $3 billion

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
Agricultural R&D funding remains more than $3 billion in the 2024-25 period according to a recent ABARES report.
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Global supply supports domestic structural timber availability

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Enough structural timber is expected to be available to build Australian homes until at least 2050, according to an ABARES Insights paper released…
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$8 million seaweed-farming program builds strong foundation for industry

  • Media release
  • Farming
An $8 million grant program has supported industry to scale up production of the methane-inhibiting seaweed, Asparagopsis.
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Australia’s advocacy for climate smart agriculture at COP30

  • News
  • Climate
 Australia is committed to driving climate action in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors.
Dr. Kirsty Richards

2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Industry

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Dr Kirsty RichardsDr Kirsty Richards is a highly experienced veterinarian with over 20 years in the field.
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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Dr Allison CrookDr Allison Crook has dedicated almost 30 years to animal health and biosecurity, driving positive outcomes for industry, the…
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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Ella Matta PastoralElla Matta Pastoral is a sheep operation on Kangaroo Island. Jamie, Andrew (Aphid) and Tracie Heinrich run the family farm with…
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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – First Nations Award for Excellence in Biosecurity

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Torres Strait Island Regional CouncilThe Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) represents 15 island communities across more than 42,000…
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2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards – Community

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Dr Richard WillanDr Richard Willan is a renowned marine invertebrate taxonomist who has studied and delighted in molluscs for over 50 years.