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The National Soil Monitoring Program (NSMP) is a $21.599 million initiative announced as part of Budget 2023-24.The NSMP is a key deliverable of the National Soil Action Plan. Priority 1 of the Action Plan includes the development of an ‘agreed national framework to support the measurement,…
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The National Fishing Advisory Council (NFAC) provides information and advice to the Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on fisheries and aquaculture issues and associated national level legislation and…
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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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The Australian Government, in consultation with Indigenous communities and forest industry stakeholders, developed the National Indigenous Forestry Strategy PDF [298 KB, 32 pages]. The strategy was launched in July 2005.A key aim of the strategy is to encourage Indigenous…
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A new National Diagnostic Protocol (NDP) has been developed for the exotic meadow spittlebug, Philaenus sprumarius. The meadow spittlebug is one of the most significant exotic insect vectors for the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, which is ranked as number 1 among our National Priority Plant Pests,…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryAustralia’s favourable animal health status is underpinned by our freedom from many economically important diseases that occur in other parts of the world. Surveillance is a key component of Australia’s animal health system.…
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On 8 March 2018, our department held the first Biosecurity Innovation Exchange event, bringing innovators together to enhance our national biosecurity system to meet future challenges. The Exchange brought…
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31 July 2023
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This notice is applicable to any individual or entity that performs work for, or on behalf of, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. This includes contractors, consultants, third-party providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants and…
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Develop an agreed national framework to support measurement, monitoring, mapping, reporting and sharing of soil state and trend information to inform best practice management, decision-making and future investment.Priority 1 links to goals 1 (Prioritise soil health) and 3 (Strengthen soil knowledge…
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Australia’s National Forest Inventory is guided by a National Forest Inventory Steering Committee composed of members representing state, territory and Australian government agencies involved in forest information management. The committee provides for expert representation from the state and…
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