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Beef production and Livestock slaughter levy rate adjustment

​Starting 1 January 2017, the amount of levy that is collected from the slaughter of cattle, sheep, lambs and goats and direct​ed to research and development (R&D) and marketing will be adjusted. The…
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Developing industry and supporting local growers – Northern Territory Farmers Association

Through grant funding made available by the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, the Northern Territory Farmers Association produced a series of online communication products to raise awareness of biosecurity threats and to promote practical measures to mitigate risks. Presented by local…
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2023-09: Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of fresh cucurbit species to New Zealand under the winter window pathway

16 March 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for fresh cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (Export Plan). Summary of changes and key…
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2022-11: Horticulture – Applications for the export of fresh cucurbit species to New Zealand under the winter window pathway

2 March 2022 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for fresh cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (Export Plan). Summary of key points…
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Lethal diseases of coconut

Phytoplasmas What to look for Depending on the disease, look for: fronds turning brown and hanging down the stem before falling dry rot developing in the newly expanding spear the premature dropping of fruit of all ages, ripe or otherwise rotting and blackening of newly opened flowering…
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Non-commercial vessel arrival biosecurity reporting - yachts and private superyachts

Pre-Arrival Reporting requirements for non-commercial vesselsUnder Australia’s Biosecurity Act 2015 all non-commercial vessel owners, vessel operators and returning Australians must provide a pre-arrival report (PAR) prior to arrival in Australian waters.The department has made it easy for non-…
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How to import frozen dog semen to Australia from a listed country

This step-by-step guide will help you to import frozen dog (Canis lupus familiaris) semen to Australia from a listed country.These countries may also be referred to as ‘approved countries’.Need to knowThis is a complex process. There are strict rules for how you can send frozen semen to Australia.…
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Oriental melon and rockmelon fruit from Korea

We have published import conditions for greenhouse grown fresh oriental melon and rockmelon fruit from the Republic of Korea (Korea) on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an…
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ISPM 15 for Export frequently asked questions

​​​​​[expand all] What is ISPM 15? ISPM 15 is the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15—Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade. It represents the first international commodity based standard and sets out criteria for regulating wood packaging…
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BAA 2010-30 Draft review of hops

​29 October 2010 Draft review of policy for the importation of hops (Humulus species) propagative material into Australia This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) invites stakeholders to provide…
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