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Importing plant-based animal feed

The major types of plant-based animal feed are hay, processed stockfeed, pet food, aquaculture feed and bulk grain. Learn more about importing bulk grain.Imported animal feed poses a high biosecurity risk. It can provide a direct pathway for exotic pests and diseases that can harm humans, animals,…
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Forestry contacts, agencies and organisations

​​The following external agencies and organisations can provide information about forestry in Australia.National agencies and organisations​​Australian Government AgenciesDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesGPO Box 2013CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02 6213 6000Email (online form): …
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Inspired by women in agriculture on International Women’s Day

On International Women’s Day 2024 we’re inspired by the many women working across Australia’s agricultural industries.Over 88,000 women work in Australia’s agriculture sector – nearly one third of the agricultural workforce – so we value the inclusion of women in agriculture and those who work…
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Have your say on Australian seafood import controls

`Have Your Say’ consultation is now open for the discussion paper on measures to prevent the importation of seafood from fisheries involving illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices. Assistant Secretary of Fisheries Branch, Mr George Day said Australia is committed to combating…
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154-2024: Update to the process for importing non-standard dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media

18 July 2024Who does this notice affect?Importers of culture media productsWhat has changed?The department has completed an import risk review of dehydrated and pre-sterilised microbiological media. The review recommends new baseline risk mitigation measures to modernise and simplify Australia’s…
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2017-34 - Horticulture Exports Program – Pending release of instructional material for horticulture inspections

​​​​​​​28 August 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide notice of upcoming changes to the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) for horticulture products.Summary of…
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Publications

​ACLUMP informationLand use Information for Australia - BrochureLand Use and Land Management Information for Australia Workplan of the Australian Collaborative Land Use and Management Program  PDF [2.75 KB]ACLUMP Brochure * PDF [746 KB]Land use2024Land use of Australia 2010-11 to 2020-…
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Questions and Answers

Draft Non-Regulated Analysis of Existing Policy[expand all]Why is this non-regulated analysis of existing policy being undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture (the department) helps…
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4. What information is needed about social and economic impacts of forestry?

​​​​​Hundreds of social and economic impacts of forestry could potentially be monitored over time, including the impacts of the forest industry on human wellbeing, employment, local and regional…
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9. Reference

​​​​​​ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics). 2001. Measuring well-being: frameworks for Australian social statistics. ABS Catalogue No. 4160.00. ABS, Canberra. Anderson, L.M. 1981 Land Use Designations Affect Perception of Scenic Beauty in Forest Landscapes. Forest Science Vol 27. No. 2 pp. 392-…
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