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Sheep

Review of live sheep exports by sea during the Northern Hemisphere summer: release of final report

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has completed its review of live sheep exported by sea to, or through, the Middle East during…
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Foot-and-mouth disease and biosecurity explained for young Aussies

  • News
  • Diseases
Everyone has a role in preventing harmful pests and diseases from entering Australia.
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Shuttle stallion elite touch down in Australia

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
An elite stable of dedicated Post Entry Quarantine officers is ensuring some of the world’s most valuable shuttle stallions are happy, healthy – and…
Farming exports

Farming exports forecast to reach record $70.3 billion

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Exceptional growing conditions and high global prices are continuing to benefit Australian agricultural production and exports.
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Submission to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee

  • News
  • Biosecurity
Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for its inquiry into the Adequacy of Australia’s biosecurity…
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All-access airport tour to demonstrate our foot-and-mouth defences to industry

  • News
  • Diseases
To show our commitment to keeping foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) out of Australia, we recently hosted meat and livestock industry leaders on a tour…
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2023 Science & Innovation Awards now open

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Applications are now open for the 2023 Science and Innovation Awards, to fund innovative projects in Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry…
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Launch of the National Hitchhiker Plant Pest Action Plan 2022–2032

  • Media release
  • Pests
The National Hitchhiker (Contaminating) Plant Pest Action Plan 2022–2032 released today will protect Australia’s plant-related industries and…
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Lab-on-a-chip trial looks to up biosecurity detection times

  • Media release
  • Plants
A diagnostic tool using nano technology to rapidly detect high-risk plant pests and pathogens in the field will undergo feasibility testing in a…
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Innovative biosecurity solutions put to the test

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Around $5 million will be spent over the coming year on projects using cutting-edge science to help boost Australia's biosecurity capabilities.
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Plant pest focus sharpened ahead of National Science Week

  • Media release
  • Plants
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has provided funding for the upgrade of two key scientific identification tools for plant pests…
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Agricultural export markets continue to diversify

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
Australia’s agricultural and fisheries export markets were more diversified in 2021-22.
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Australian expertise to strengthen international animal health

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has seconded four staff to work overseas – one at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in…
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Industry leaders back biosecurity measures

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Agricultural industry leaders have taken a tour behind the scenes at Sydney International Airport to scope out Australia's biosecurity measures.