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Scientific name: Erionota thrax
About banana skipper butterfly
The banana skipper butterfly lays its eggs on the leaves of banana plants.
The eggs hatch in 5-6 days and grow into caterpillars before maturing into…
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Increased agricultural sector lending activity is an encouraging sign that our farmers are looking to expand and invest in their businesses.
Executive Director of ABARES, Dr Jared Greenville, said an increase in farm debt over the last year isn’t cause for concern.
“Because of higher property…
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In late February, two of our Chiefs attended the Government Scientists Group Parliamentary Friends of Science Showcase, an event promoting scientific expertise and capability from 24 government departments to parliamentarians and leaders of academic peak bodies.Secretary Adam Fennessy PSM, Chief…
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30 May 2016PurposeTo advise industry that the certification requirements have been updated in MICoR for irradiated papaya, mango, lychee, tomato and capsicum exports to New Zealand.Background The New…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 17 January 2024, an active monsoon trough combined with a tropical low brought heavy rainfall in tropical parts of the country. Severe thunderstorms brought rainfall to southeast Australia.
These falls…
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6 July 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers…
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18 September 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders of interim control measures for the export of fresh strawberries from Australia to all importing countries. Summary…
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Date of issue: 8 September 2021
Date of effect: 8 September 2021
Attention:
Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, and automated export permit issuers.
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - Central and Regional offices.
Purpose
To notify…
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What are fruit flies?
Characteristics
Fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive horticultural pests and pose a risk to most commercial fruit and vegetable crops. Globally, some fruit fly species attack up to 300 species of fruit and above ground vegetables.
Fruit flies are found all…
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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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