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Grain falling into a large pile

Easing the way for exports in time for bumper crop

  • Media release
  • Exports
After two exceptional years of harvest the department is working hard to support the Australian grain export industry to meet increased export…
Boxes of fruit and vegetables for sale are stacked on tables at a market

New standard new chair for organic and bio-dynamic produce

  • News
  • Agriculture
The organics industry is set to benefit from the release of Edition 3.8 of National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce. 
Biosecurity Officer and the detector dog

Detector dog finds live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

  • Media release
  • Pests
Biosecurity Detector dog Petal has sniffed out a live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in a passenger’s duffle bag at Brisbane International Airport.
Heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle

Media statement: Final report published for the review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle

  • Statement
  • Animals
The department has completed its review of heat and cold stress in Bos taurus cattle from southern Australia during long-haul export by sea.
Image of large school of fish swimming in blue waters

Aquaculture increases contribution to seafood production

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Aquaculture has continued its steady growth within the Australian seafood industry, according to the latest edition of ABARES Australian Fisheries…
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Indigenous rangers roundtable informs future of northern Australia’s biosecurity

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Biosecurity and safeguarding were front of mind at the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity roundtable in the Northern Territory.
A green-coloured fuel pump with the word "bio" on it is in the foreground of a paddock of green grass.

Snapshot - World biofuels trade

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
International government policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy price volatility is driving biofuel demand. Australia is well…
Image of a brown marmorated stink bug inside a car window

MEDIA STATEMENT: Biosecurity Risk Material on new vehicles arriving in Australia

  • Statement
  • Biosecurity
We are currently seeing an increase in Biosecurity Risk Material (BRM) on new vehicles arriving in Australia.
Farmer picking fruits

Hands-free horticulture sees higher production

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Labour use has decreased on Australian horticulture and dairy farms and increased on broadacre farms over the last few years, according to the latest…
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Snapshot - Agricultural export diversification to ASEAN

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
Australian agricultural exports to the ASEAN region are increasing.
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A bumper year for agriculture despite flooding

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Australian agriculture is still on track for an outstanding 12 months, despite the impact of the devastating floods in the eastern states.
World soil day

World Soil Day – soil needs a partnership approach

  • Media release
  • Farming
This year the theme of World Soil Day is ‘Soil: Where food begins’, highlighting the importance of healthy soil as a crucial element of food…
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A consistent approach to farm debt mediation

  • Media release
  • Farming
The National Better Practice Guide for Farm Debt Mediation has been released.
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