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Adult spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula
Spotted lanternflyExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Spotted lanternfly adults are up to 2.7 cm long and approximately 1.2 cm wide with large, visually striking wings. A hitchhiker that feeds on the sap of host plants, including economically…
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OverviewIn this topic, you will learn about a greenhouse gas (GHG) account and how it quantifies and records your GHG emissions and carbon storage.The topic starts by explaining GHG accounting and the reasons for doing it. It examines why a farmer or land manager should have a GHG account,…
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OverviewTrade is restricted to specific stages of development or harvest maturity where the risk of infestation is low.Examples include restricting trade to fruit developmental stages that are less vulnerable to infestation (e.g.. immature stages), and limiting imports of plant material for…
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Updated estimate
A large multi-state foot and mouth disease outbreak has an estimated direct economic impact over 10 years of around $80 billiona(in $2020-21 with a 3% discount rate).
aABARES 2022 estimate based on Buetre et al. (2013) updating for current industry conditions and adopting the…
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8 August 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the biosecurity clearance of sea freight containers imported into Australia that are destined for unpack in a rural location. This includes customs brokers, importers and biosecurity industry participants that operate an…
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Dr Raelene Ward is a proud Kunja woman who is giving First Nations farmers and communities a voice across South Queensland and Northern NSW to better prepare for future dry times.
Dr Ward is the Knowledge Broker, First Nations Engagement at the Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales…
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Authors: Trish Gleeson, Donkor Addai and Liangyue Cao
Australian wine production and exports at a glance
Source: ABARES
Summary
On 26 March 2021, China announced final decisions on its anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations into wine from Australia. The AD…
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19 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Industry who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
The department continues to experience high volumes of entry lodgements,…
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New supply chain biosecurity arrangements for imported cargo – (Green Lane Program)
In 2021-22 the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry conducted a proof-of-concept trial with various import businesses to test whether their systems and supply chain controls could be leveraged to…
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The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers AusTreat, our pre-border biosecurity treatment provider scheme. AusTreat sets the conditions for the regulation of pre-border biosecurity treatment providers.AusTreat increases the department’s coverage and…
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