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Round one, Rural R&D for Profit summary of approved projectsOn 6 May 2015 the Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP, the Minister for Agriculture, announced funding of $26.7 million from 2014-15 to 2017-18 for twelve projects in round one of the Rural R&D for Profit Program. This funding was matched by…
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If you intend to bring cats and dogs into Norfolk Island from mainland Australia, you will need to comply with: Animal Importation – Norfolk Island Regional Council (nirc.gov.au)conditions set by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to manage biosecurity risks.Make sure you…
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News and alertsSee the latest updates from the Australian Government (australia.gov.au)IAN 211-2020 - Importation of COVID-19 VaccinesWe are doing all we can to minimise the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are ensuring goods can still enter Australia while also protecting our staff. We may…
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The National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases methodology and dataset
OverviewThe National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (abbreviated to Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL)) is comprised of 168 species from eight thematic groups of pests, weeds or diseases. The primary purpose of the EEPL is to facilitate activities that help…
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The following publications are produced by the Animal Health Policy Branch in Animal Division.These bulletins are provided as published in the Australian Veterinary Journal and are not kept updated. For more current information please see the World Organisation for Animal Health technical disease…
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The Bee Friendly Farming (BFF) certification program, funded as part of the FDF Extension and Adoption of Drought Resilience Farming Practices Grants program, and delivered by The Wheen Bee Foundation, protects and promotes pollinator health on agricultural lands. It provides guidelines and…
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Between August and September 2016, stakeholders were invited to make public submissions on the working holiday maker visa review via the online portal.More than 1700 submissions have been received. The Department of Agriculture would like to thank all those who made a submission.Disclaimer:…
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On 19 November 2018, the Australian government announced the Smart Fruit Fly Management measure to strengthen and modernise fruit fly management across Australia.The focus of the work under the measure is to:strengthen the capability, capacity and resilience of Australia’s fruit fly management…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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