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Japanese sawyer beetle, also known as Japanese pine sawyer, is one of a number of pine-infesting
Monochamus longhorn beetles that attack stressed or recently killed trees. It is known to attack…
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News and alertsChanges to Vegetable seed for sowingFrom 1 July 2025 an import permit will be required for Brassicaceous seed requiring treatment and Cucurbitaceous seed requiring testing and/or treatment, that are imported for an end use of sowing. Importers will be able to apply for import permits…
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Article originally published 30 November, updated 12 December, 2023
Australia promoted our climate-smart agriculture practices and commitment to climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28 in Dubai.
As a large food producing nation, with a variable climate,…
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20 August 2020Who does this notice affect?All biosecurity treatment providers across Australia, particularly methyl bromide fumigators.What is changing?IssueThe fundamental process for achieving an effective biosecurity treatment is the same regardless of the jurisdiction the treatment is performed…
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We’ve strengthened import requirements for live plants (nursery stock) to…
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24 March 2025DownloadNotice to Industry 10 - Cleaning contractors – biosecurity requirements (PDF 212 KB) Notice to Industry 10 - Cleaning contractors – biosecurity requirements (DOCX 96 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online version[…
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Date of issue: 15 October 2024Date of effect: 25 September 2024Related MAAs: MAA 2024-36 (recalled)AttentionIndustry bodies – Dairy Australia, Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export EstablishmentsDepartment of…
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Strong networks and local leadership play an important role in building the drought resilience of agriculture-dependent communities.
That’s why the Future Drought Fund is investing in the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative (the Initiative).
It is delivered in partnership…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 2
Guest: Andrew Tongue, Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity and Compliance, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Find out why biosecurity is important for Australia, the growing challenges the biosecurity system is…
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Livestock producers across Australia must be alert for signs of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in their animals. LSD is a nationally notifiable disease and you MUST report any suspected signs immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888. Save this hotline number in…
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