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Digitaria insularis also known as cotton grass or feather-top grass.
What to look for
Large, coarse, tufted grass with rough, hairy leaves. Flowers all-year round.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material or soil out of the Torres Strait Protected Zone to the Torres Strait…
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Chromolaena odorata
What to look for
A fast-growing shrub or scrambling weed that can grow several metres in height. The plant has branches and leaves in opposite pairs and produces bunches of fluffy white to pink flowers during June to September.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant…
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On 26 February, the Australian Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer, Dr Bertie Hennecke and staff from the Environmental Biosecurity Office travelled to Berrinba in Queensland for the first project board meeting of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.The visit provided the perfect…
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Limnocharis flava
What to look for
An aquatic weed that grows to about one metre in height with pale green oval leaves and yellow flowers, each with three petals and numerous bright yellow stamens.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material or soil out of the Torres Strait Protected…
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If you manufacture, process or store food products other than those specified as an 'Article 7' product, you will need to self-register your business with China through the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) system. These products are described under Article 9 of Decree 248…
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Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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The department maintains close contact with industry clients through industry consultative committees (ICCs), ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.ICCs are instrumental in developing effective operational responses to government policy for the department's import and export programs…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cloven hoofed animals, including cattle, buffalo, sheep,…
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Dr Kirsty RichardsDr Kirsty Richards is a highly experienced veterinarian with over 20 years in the field. Throughout her career she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to advance biosecurity standards across the industry.As the Industry and Government Liaison Manager…
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China now requires Australian businesses to register their establishments and food products in the China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER) system before exporting food products to China. These rules apply to all Australian:manufacturersprocessorscold storage facilities.Food…
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