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Weeds are exotic, naturalised plants that aren’t technically feasible to eradicate due to their spread and persistence. They compete with cultivated plants for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. They can also disrupt ecosystems and reduce crop yields. Weeds are often difficult to…
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23 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to national ABF officers and government maritime officers. Maritime officers include the Commonwealth’s Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) agency and state government’s Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ).
What has…
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15 May 2023
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for importers, customs brokers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, seeds and other plant-based commodities.
What has changed?
This notice provides further information to IAN 02-2023 and IAN 93-2023 by clarifying Australia’…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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31 May 2019
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify clients of changes to the appearance of official marks—bolt seals used to secure containers for Japan.
Summary of key points
Bolt seals used to secure containers for Japan will change in appearance. Please see Figure 1:…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 21 June 2023, fronts and troughs crossed southern Australia and brought cold, wet, and windy conditions to southern South Australia, much of Victoria and Tasmania, and parts of southern New South Wales. A…
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The Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum was a dynamic three-day program filled with practical sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. It provided the perfect opportunity for staff in the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Office to engage in thought-provoking discussions,…
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Recommended indicators for monitoring social and economic impacts of forestry over time in Australia
Report prepared for Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry by the Fenner School of Environment and Society, CanberraJune 2008J. Schirmer, E. Loxton and A. Campbell-…
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Authors: Will Chancellor and Chris BoultDownload the full reportThis article looks at the state-of-play for farm productivity in Australia, including recent drivers of growth, the challenges for farmers and the industry, and the opportunities for the future.Download PDF - 1.04 MBDownload Word - 953…
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