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Action plan paves the way for Australian biosecurity

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Protecting Australia’s rich natural assets from pests and diseases is a shared responsibility for all Australians. 
Principal Entomologist Adam Broadley shows one of the drawers from Entomology’s reference collection in the Melbourne Regional Office.

Recognising the unsung heroes of Entomology

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
The Operational Science and Surveillance’s (OSS) Entomology team at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) have just…
Jen Ticehurst, Scott Burrows and Heleen Kruger (Social Sciences Program, ABARES)

Continually improving General Surveillance Programs

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
A new guide on monitoring and evaluation processes for general surveillance programs is set to boost our biosecurity efforts.
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Battling BMSB on the front line

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
There has been a recent rise in detections of the exotic Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) by the department and state and territory governments,…
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Cutting global farm subsidies can improve environmental outcomes

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
Reform of global agricultural subsidies and tariffs at the World Trade Organization would support better environmental and food security outcomes,…
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Enhancing Public Participation in Biosecurity Surveillance

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Biosecurity is a shared responsibility and community involvement in biosecurity surveillance is central to reducing the introduction and impact of…
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ABARES to conduct chicken meat industry review

  • Media release
  • ABARES
ABARES has been commissioned to conduct an independent review into the relationship between growers and integrated producers in the Australian…
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Long-term timber demand shored up by increased supply

  • Media release
  • Forestry
Today’s publication of the Wood Volumes Analysis indicates Australia has reliable access to structural forest and wood products to meet future demand.
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New data confirms broadacre farmland prices have levelled off

  • Media release
  • Farming
Broadacre farmland prices across Australia have continued their plateau for a second straight year after decade of strong growth, which had seen…
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Building business resilience at Locklea Station

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
For Maree and Ian Masterson, running a successful beef operation requires careful planning, particularly when it comes to managing dry conditions.
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Grains Research and Development Corporations director appointed

  • Statement
  • Agriculture
The appointment of the newest Grains Research and Development Corporations (GRDC) board member has been announced, with Mr Andrew Earle to join the…
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Philippines-Australia Agriculture Forum

  • News
  • Trade
On 17 March 2025, the 6th Philippines-Australia Agriculture Forum was held in Canberra.
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Non-tariff barriers: A multi-billion dollar burden

  • Media release
  • Exports
A newly published ABARES Insights report has emphasised concerns around non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and their sharp increase in recent years.
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Claverton Farm: Building resilience through the Farm Business Resilience Program

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Cam and Bianca Schultz are no strangers to the highs and lows of farming.