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Biological control agent risk analyses, as opposed to plant commodity import risk analyses, do not assess the probability of entry, establishment and spread.Biological control agents intended for release are deliberately introduced, distributed, aided to establish and spread. Therefore it would…
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5 February 2026We have released the draft risk analysis report for the proposed release of the leaf rust pathogen, Puccinia lantanae for the biological control of the weed lantana (Lantana camara).The draft report proposes that the release of the biological control agent should be permitted,…
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DetailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, December 2025.See how our department is structured. This includes our divisions, agencies and statutory office holders.DownloadOrganisational chart - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (PDF 331 KB)If you need help accessing…
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Huanglongbing causes uneven mottling across leaves leading to the eventual death of the citrus plant.M.E. Rogers, UFL, idtools.org.
Huanglongbing and vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that causes yellowing, blotchy mottling, and unseasonal leaf flushing,…
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The bacteria Xylella is Australia’s number 1 pest threat.There are over 700 plant host species including native, commercial and ornamental plants.The National Xylella Action Plan 2019–2029 is a nationally agreed approach to: prevent Xylella and its exotic vectorsprepare for a response if…
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Commodity price chartsWorld agricultural pricesCharts of selected world agricultural market indicator prices.Australian agricultural pricesCharts of selected Australian agricultural market indicator prices.Australian horticulture pricesCharts of movements in Australian wholesale horticultural…
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Click chart image to expand.Domestic cropsMilling wheatFeed wheatCanolaGrain sorghumFeed barleyDomestic livestockBeef - Eastern Young CattleMuttonLamb - National TradePig - Eastern SeaboardLive cattleDomestic fodderCereal hayPasture hayLucerne haySources: See data attribution
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Click chart image to expand.Australian-United States exchange rateWheatCornCanolaCottonSugarWool - Eastern MarketWool - Western MarketDairy - Whole milk powderDairy - Skim milk powderDairy - Cheddar cheeseDairy - Anhydrous milk fatSources: See data attribution
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Movements in selected fruit and vegetable prices at Melbourne Wholesale Markets.Click chart image to expand.FruitApple (Royal Gala)Banana (Cavendish)Orange (Navel)StrawberryVegetablesCarrotPotato (Dutch cream)Tomato (gourmet)Onion (brown)Sources: See data attribution
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