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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. 
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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
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Solid progress through the Future Drought Fund

  • Media release
  • Drought
Despite rain, momentum is growing with farmers and communities contributing to local efforts to build drought resilience through the Future Drought…