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- International
Powerful conversations at the 2025 Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 26-30 May highlighted how Australia and…
- Media release
- Compliance
A woman has been prosecuted for illegally importing more than 62,000 kilograms of Thai food into Australia, for distribution on Sydney’s black market.
- Media release
- Grants
Pineapple, prawn and peanut producers will be helped to access safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals through $2 million in…
- Newsletter
- International
It’s been a busy start to the year for Dr Beth Cookson, Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, and her office as they continue to lead Australian…
- Newsletter
- Plants
In March, the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO) Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith participated in the
- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
A major animal trafficking ring has been busted, and wildlife smuggler, Jesse Sayeg sentenced to 9 months prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences…
- Media release
- Pests
A breakthrough in how we identify pests entering Australia has now been successfully tried and tested in Sydney.
- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
The Australian Biosecurity Awards celebrate individuals, groups and organisations who have shown a commitment to supporting and promoting Australia’s…
- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
A swift response by the department’s technical response team to reports of a possible exotic snail infestation at the Port of Brisbane has prevented…
- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
Indigenous ranger groups are taking to the skies with drones, thanks to a series of hands-on operator workshops aimed at enhancing their capability…
- Media release
- ABARES
The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock…
- Newsletter
- Animals
Feral deer are an emerging pest animal problem in Australia, with rising numbers causing damage to the environment and Australian agriculture.