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About my region

ABARES About my region is a dashboard incorporating data on the agricultural, forestry and fisheries industries in your region. The regions are based on regional boundaries set by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The dashboard presents an overview of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry…
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Submissions in Response to the Draft Import Risk Analysis Report for Capsicum (Paprika) From Korea - New South Wales Deparment of Primary Industries

DGO08/565 Mr John Cahill Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 Dear Mr Cahill I refer to the release by Biosecurity Australia (BA) in May 2008 of the…
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Harmonisation of off-label use in agricultural chemicals

In 2017, the Agriculture Ministers’ Forum (AGMIN) tasked HACCUT to develop a proposal for nationally harmonising off-label use of agvet chemicals. HACCUT undertook two rounds of public consultation in November 2017 and August 2018, which revealed a significant lack of stakeholder consensus on the…
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Report of the Eminent Scientists Group on the Import Risk of Apples from New Zealand to the Director of Animal and Plant Quarantine

​Dr John C Radcliffe AM Emeritus Professor Malcolm Nairn AM Dr Mark Lonsdale Dr T J Higgins October 2006IntroductionThe then Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestr,…
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Mirrabooka Farms Operating Trust

​Mirrabooka Farms Operating Trust PO Box 164 Orange NSW 2800 ABN: 17476083007 4 th July 2011 Dr Colin Grant CEO, Biosecurity Australia CANBERRA ACT Re: I mport Risk Analysis and Procedures for the…
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Industry spotlight: sheep meat

The Australian sheep meat industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, which is expected to continue into 2025. The gross value of Australian sheep meat is set to rise to more than $5 billion in 2024–25, the highest number in more than 10 years.This article explores how…
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About FMD and the risk

If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 (free call within Australia) Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of livestock. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases.…
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Traveller announcement resources

Access our approved inflight announcements for use on all international flights. They are available in several languages.Inflight traveller announcements must NOT be edited.They provide important information on Australia’s biosecurity requirements.Incoming traveller announcementThe incoming…
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Locust Bulletins

The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) produces a monthly Locust Bulletin during the seasons of locust activity (spring, summer and autumn). The Bulletin gives regional summaries of the locust situation and weather events of potential significance for locust development. It also provides a…
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2015-06 - Market Access – Compliance with Malaysian Grading Packaging and Labelling Regulations for Agricultural Produce

28 January 2015 Purpose To advise exporters that the Malaysian Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is fully enforcing the Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce Regulations 2008 (PU(A)274/2008). Key Points Malaysia has taken a phased approach to the implementation…
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