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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the cochineal insect Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of coral cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata). The…
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Farmers and rural communities face many risks to their business. These include droughts, natural disasters, pests and diseases, and other market disruptions.There are programs and services to help you prepare for, manage and recover from these events. Rural supportHelp in hard times, including…
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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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22 December 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice applies to importers of uncooked and cooked pig meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. What has changed?The…
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19 October 2012
Purpose
The Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) Volume 6 Part A: Pests, Diseases and Contaminants of Grain and Plant Products (excluding horticulture) has been updated and is accessible on the PEOM resources webpage.
Background
PEOM is a procedural reference providing…
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Date issued 3 March 2004
Currently, when AQIS detects actionable eggs (non fruit fly) on New Zealand destined produce during phytosanitary inspection, the consignment is rejected for export. The…
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Australia’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, with more women and young people joining the sector.
The ABARES Insights Snapshot of Australia’s agricultural workforce shows the changing state of the agricultural workforce based on data from the 2021 Census of Population and…
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Nearly 300 Indigenous rangers, coordinators and biosecurity staff came together recently for the Northern Australian Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum held from 17-19 October.
Attendees from New Zealand, the Kimberley and Torres Strait gathered for the 3-day intensive and immersive workshop,…
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Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
What has changed?
Consignments of fresh cut flowers and foliage found to be infested with live insect pests have the…
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Species: All
Countries: All
Attention
All livestock export stakeholders
Purpose
To inform stakeholders on upcoming consultation for stage 2 of the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) review.
Key points
The department is continuing its targeted review of ESCAS.
The review…
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