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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by manipulating the habitat and making it less suitable for pests.Examples include controlling irrigation and eliminating shade over the commodity during the day to make the habitat less suitable to pests, or restricting artificial lighting that attract pests…
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OverviewProduction and post-production of the commodity limited to seasonal periods when the target pest is rare or inactive.An example is “winter window” production, where the commodity is grown and exported only during winter when the target pest is inactive.Evaluating the efficacy of this…
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OverviewThis measure reduces pest abundance in the designated area or site by attracting and killing the pest.Examples of this measure include bait spraying, mass-trapping, coloured sticky traps with or without pheromone lures, and the use of trap crops.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure…
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OverviewIntegrated pest and disease management (IPDM) involves coordinated application of multiple pest management options to sustainably manage pest populations.IPDM is most commonly practiced during production, with the use of pest management options being guided by pest monitoring data.…
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OverviewSanitation involves cleaning, washing, or disinfecting equipment and facilities to minimise the risk that pests could transfer onto the commodity.Sanitation is a common industry practice across the supply chain, especially for pathogens.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure requires…
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2022–23 to 2024–25Download full report and dataThis report provides detailed economic analysis of dairy farm financial performance during the 2023–24 financial year. It examines the impact of seasonal conditions and price changes and provides longer-term context for current farm performance.…
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2022–23 to 2024–25Download full report and dataThis report provides detailed economic analysis of broadacre farm financial performance during the 2023–24 financial year. It examines the impact of seasonal conditions and price changes and provides longer-term context for current farm performance.…
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When levies applyLevy applies to strawberry runners purchased by a person for use in the commercial production of strawberries in Australia.The runners may be purchased from a person who carries on operations in or outside Australia.Strawberry runners are taken to be purchased when the…
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Improving access to imported food safety requirementsImported food safety requirements are now included in the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported Food Inspection…
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Treatments applied for biosecurity purposes are part of measures used in managing the risk of introduction of exotic pests and diseases. These treatments are only effective when conducted correctly.It is important that treatment providers in Australia (onshore) and other countries (offshore)…
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