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Snapshot shows strength behind the numbers

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07 March 2023

The latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian agriculture shows the industry continues to grow and…

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Aquaculture lifts seafood value to $3.63 billion in 2022–23

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07 March 2023

The gross value of Australian fisheries and aquaculture production is forecast to rise 8 per cent…

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La Nina’s last hurrah as drier conditions expected ahead

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07 March 2023

The record-breaking streak for Australian agriculture is set to continue in 2022-23 with the sector…

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Global leaders meet on Antimicrobial Resistance in Barbados

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23 March 2023

The Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp is an external adviser to the Global…

The Global Framework for the Progressive Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases meeting participants in Tokyo

Regional cooperation on Transboundary Animal Diseases

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23 March 2023

The Chief Veterinary Office participated in the 12th Regional Steering Committee Meeting of the…

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Global treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness & response

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23 March 2023

The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is contributing to Australia’s negotiating…

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Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health

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23 March 2023

The Chief Veterinary Office’s Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health has been preparing for…

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UK plant health chief tours Australia

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23 March 2023

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Record participation for sake of Safe Aid

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23 March 2023

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Meet the Australian Plague Locust Commission

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23 March 2023

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Introducing Dr Bertie Hennecke, Australia’s new Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer

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23 March 2023

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