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Publication of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 3.3

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  • Live animal exports
30 November 2023

ASEL 3.3 introduces changes to maintain or improve animal health and welfare outcomes, update…

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Launch of Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan

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  • Farming
28 November 2023

Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan has been officially launched!

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Have your say on the RIC Act Review

  • Media release
  • Farming
16 November 2023

The public have the chance to put forward their views and suggestions on farming loans as part of…

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Putting rabbits to the test

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  • Science
30 November 2023

Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares,…

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Insight – Australia is a key global exporter of pulses

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  • Exports
27 November 2023

The US Department of Agriculture's recent report on chickpeas has highlighted Australia as the…

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Paperless trade now extends to ePhyto for Australian exports

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  • Trade
23 November 2023

The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry continues to build on its paperless trade…

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A sweet outcome for the citrus industry

  • Media release
  • Exports
20 November 2023

Applications are now open for the citrus industry to weigh in on the new alternative assurance…

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Helping Aussie farmers grow this AgDay

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  • Agriculture
17 November 2023

Our farmers do an amazing job to produce some of the world’s best agricultural products.

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Algae’s next for trade success

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  • Trade
15 November 2023

The Department has approved the addition of algae production to the National Standard for Organic…

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Biocontrol puts weeds on the back foot

  • Media release
  • Pests
08 November 2023

Renewed focus on weed biocontrol is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in…

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Farmers fork out billions a year on pests and weeds

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  • Pests
08 November 2023

Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and…

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