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19/06/2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of fresh chicory and fresh endive for human consumption, freight forwarders, brokers, biosecurity industry participants who hold an approved arrangement, and Pathway Operations Cargo – Inspection.
What has changed?…
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Throughout the Victorian landscape, weeds such as blackberry, gorse and serrated tussock are highly problematic. Together with the detrimental impacts caused by European rabbits, these present a huge task that is impossible to conquer without collaboration. So, the Victorian Weeds and Rabbits…
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The capacity and participation of Aboriginal land managers, rangers and communities in controlling weeds of national significance (WoNS) is now greatly improved in South Australia, following the completion of an Australian Government funded project in April this year.
Led by the Department of…
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Tractor fitted with an autonomy-kit.
Source: Alexandre Fournier-Level, University of Melbourne.
When it comes to controlling weeds in vineyards, less time weeding the vines could mean more time spent on the fun part – the wines! The Australian Wine…
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Panama TR4 poses one of the greatest threats to banana production worldwide. It is caused by the soilborne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4, which invades the roots of banana plants, limiting the supply of water and nutrients. Externally, early indications of infection…
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Dr Darryl Hardie at work, teaching about plant biosecurity.
Source: Darryl Hardie.
At the Australian Biosecurity Awards in March, Dr Darryl Hardie received the 2022 Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Australian…
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CPM-17 delegates: Marie Malaki-Fa'aofo (Samoan representative), Peter Thompson (NZ representative and former SW Pacific CPM Bureau member), Sophie Peterson (Standards Committee Chairperson), Lucien Kouame Konan (CPM Chairperson), Gabrielle Vivian-Smith (…
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To celebrate the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2023, the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office hosted an in-person science exchange at the new Agriculture House in Canberra, chaired by the Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith. Over 100 members of the…
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As part of the Australian Biosecurity Awards, the Dr Kim Ritman Award for Science and Innovation recognises outstanding ambassadors for science and innovation. This year, Dr Richard Bradhurst, a Senior Research Fellow and Chief Investigator at the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis…
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The Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer’s One Health program aims to support One Health approaches to better prevent, detect and respond to diseases impacting animals, humans and the environment.
This includes global advocacy for future pandemic prevention by addressing the risk of…
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