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Also known as pen-side tests, point-of-care (POC) tests are usually carried out in the field, or away from a central laboratory. This type of testing is useful for the early detection of pests and diseases by producing quick preliminary diagnostic results in a simple user-friendly way. An example…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 5 tariff rate quotas put in place by the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), including an annual quota for lentils of 150,000 tonnes.Access to the quota is on a quarterly first-come, first-served (FCFS)…
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Last published 14 April 2025DownloadNotice to Industry 6: Horse equipment arriving with horses from the northern hemisphere (PDF 154 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionPurposeTo inform horse importers of the requirements and their…
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Carbon farming not only benefits the climate by reducing GHG emissions and storing more carbon. It can also provide other benefits — called co-benefits — including:healthier and more productive soils, better managed and more productive livestock and pasture,…
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Follow these steps to export fish and fish products. This guide will help you comply with Australian export laws and meet importing country requirements.Fees and charges apply to some steps.Note: If you are exporting live fish not intended for human consumption, refer to requirements for live…
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23 August 2024Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international vessels arriving into NSW.What has changed?The department has revised the maritime vessel contact details for NSW on the Vessel Contacts webpage.From 23 August 2024,…
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Issued: 15 December 2023
Attention
Food importers and brokers acting on the behalf of food importers.
Purpose
To advise food importers that two forms to request exemption from inspection and testing under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS) are now available on the department’s…
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What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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Nick Ormsby, owner of Razor Rock Farm in the Northern Territory, understands that water really is the essence of life. When you’re looking after 35 hectares and over 72,000 mango trees, good water management is essential for his business.Thanks to the Future Drought Fund, as part of the Northern…
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This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure, published December 2023.1.1a.ii Forest area by tenure is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Methodology for determining the tenure of Australia’s forestsThe method used to determine…
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