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We aim to embed First Nations voices in all areas of our work.We plan to achieve this through policy frameworks, engaging with First Nations experts, communities, and agri-businesses, and the delivery and funding of programs and projects.Our First Nations CommitmentOur First Nations Commitment…
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Emergency measures[expand all]What is Tomato mottle mosaic virus (ToMMV)?ToMMV is a member of the Tobamovirus genus:
It is transmitted through propagation materials (seeds, plants for planting,…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Innovation Pilots team has successfully used drones to collect environmental DNA (eDNA) samples from a waterway in Canberra.Last month, the department, along with project partners, analysed the sample collected to confirm the presence of feral…
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Rabies is one of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases and can spread from animals to humans.
It is present in 150 countries and territories and globally, tens of thousands of people die from rabies each year.
Australia is free from rabies. But without vigilance and strong biosecurity…
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Travellers arriving at Brisbane International Airport will be greeted by a holographic display of high-risk products, such as food, including meat, fruit and vegetables, in a new initiative to spread important biosecurity messaging.
Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Water and the…
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An overviewThe Australian Department of Agriculture (the department) is conducting a review of its existing policy for the importation of the dormant tubers of Calla lilies (Zantedeschia species only).…
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We appoint laboratories to conduct testing on samples of imported food.
As an appointed analyst, you test food to verify it meets specific:
food safety requirements
requirements within the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
You help us monitor imported food as part of our Imported…
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28 June 2016Who does this notice affect?This notice is for importers of selected vegetable seeds for sowing (as listed in Table 1 below), imported under Tariff Code 1209.91.00: Vegetable seeds, who wish to…
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Plate it
You can help prevent the introduction of exotic pests and diseases into Australia by making sure you do not plant food products that are intended for eating. When buying fresh, dried or preserved foods (including spices and seeds) from your local supermarket, general store or fruit and…
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Plant pathologists from across the country and region converged on Adelaide in November for the 24th Australasian Plant Pathology Society conference. This was an opportunity for plant health scientists from our broader region, to deepen their knowledge, exchange ideas and hear the latest research…
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