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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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  • Fisheries
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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  • Agriculture
07 March 2023

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

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Approved Arrangements holders target of new enforcement program

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21 March 2023

An Australia wide waste management business which breached the Biosecurity Act 2015 (Biosecurity…

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International Day of Forests 2023

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20 March 2023

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012.

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Register now to attend the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum

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15 March 2023

Join like-minded stakeholders at the 2023 National Biosecurity Forum to discuss challenges,…

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Souvenir costs cruise ship traveller $3,300 for biosecurity breach

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  • Biosecurity
10 March 2023

A coconut might be a great souvenir from a Pacific cruise holiday however one traveller’s…

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Biosecurity conditions for imported prawns

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08 March 2023

The Australian Government continues to enforce stringent import conditions to manage the…

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Living with drought – who can help and how

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07 March 2023

The best time to prepare for drought is before it happens.

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Living with drought – how your accountant can help

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07 March 2023

Farming is a business, and drought is one of the many risks farmers face.

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Farm incomes to ease as prices drop, inputs rise

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07 March 2023

Farm cash income for all broadacre farms is projected to decrease nationally by around 7 per cent…

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