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The average percentage of crop loss or waste per Australian horticultural farm dropped in 2023-24 and varied significantly depending on crop type, new data collected by ABARES reveals.The report, Crop loss/waste on Australian horticulture farms 2023-24, shows the average percentage of crop loss or…
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Adrian Bormann, Murray Plains Farmers Treasurer, Steen Paech, Murray Plains Farmers President, and Dan Seidel, Drought Resilience Research and Adoption Hubs Advisory Committee Member, at the canola establishment trial site near Palmer, South Australia (left…
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During military training exercises, troops are often isolated in remote areas of the Australian wilderness. As they are in direct contact with the environment, and out of biosecurity control, it is important that all foods are fully assessed in advance to eliminate the risk of introducing exotic…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is seeking feedback on the $10 million per year Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program.
The program currently gives wine and cider producers the opportunity to apply for grants of up to $100,000 on eligible cellar door sales made…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has installed two new cutting-edge 3D x-ray units at Brisbane and Melbourne international airports to trial screening incoming baggage for biosecurity risks before their collection by passengers in the arrivals hall.Deputy Secretary of…
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19 April 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise all clients requesting plant export inspections in New South Wales (NSW) and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) of a change to the email address for requests.
Summary of changes and key points
The Department of…
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12 May 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify stakeholders that calibration certificates will now be issued exclusively through the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS).
Summary of changes and key points
Calibration certificates will now be issued electronically through…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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In the week ending 28 February 2024, ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln generated heavy rainfall in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. South-western parts of Western Australia also benefitted from the heavy rainfall, after being…
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The Report to Levies Stakeholders 2018-19 has been released and is available at the levy publications page.
The report summarises the then Department of Agriculture’s management of the agricultural levies system for 2018-19. It includes information about the activity-based cost-recovery charges…
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The Report to Levies Stakeholders 2017-18 has been released and is available at the levy publications page. The report summarises Department of Agriculture and Water Resources management of…
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