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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 3 August 2022, low-pressure troughs and cold fronts swept across southern Australia, resulting in rainfall and strong winds. Over remaining parts of the country, high-pressure systems brought clear, dry…
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Authors: Nicole Byrne and Jarrad Sanderson, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Infectious bursal disease (very virulent form)
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) or Gumboro is a viral disease affecting the immune system of young chickens. Present worldwide, the disease is highly…
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Communities which rely on agriculture need strong networks and local leaders. This is important in helping to build drought resilience.That’s why the Future Drought Fund is investing in the Communities Program, with $36 million in funding over 4 years (2024-2028).The Future Drought has worked in…
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This Appendix summarises the recommendations of Brooks et al. (2001) on recommended methods for assessing social and economic impacts using readily available data. They recommend that each Comprehensive…
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26 August 2025 Who does this notice affect? Importers of high-risk plant products, other-risk plant products, seeds for sowing and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries – including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry…
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September 2023
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Australian Government response to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee report: Adequacy of Australia's biosecurity measures and response preparedness, in particular with respect to foot-and-mouth disease and varroa mite (PDF 4.2 MB)
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10 August 2018
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The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry and Authorised Officers (AOs) of updates to the work plan Australian cherry exports to the People’s Republic of China to include relevant departmental policy and protocol requirements.
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It is important that any locust activity is reported as soon as possible to your local biosecurity authority or department of primary industries or agriculture. Reports can be made by contacting APLC regional or headquarters offices.You can also report locust activity to the APLC online.During…
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The Australian plague locust is a persistent seasonal pest affecting Australia’s agricultural industries. Locust numbers can build very rapidly under favourable conditions, and adult swarms can move up to 600km in one night. In high density outbreaks, locusts can cause severe damage to pasture and…
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23 December 2014Who does this notice affect?This notice is for Department of Agriculture (the department) clients who are a current Quarantine Approved Premises operator and/or hold a Compliance…
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