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Growth juggernaut: Three billion empowered consumers

Source: Shutterstock.com Rapid growth in emerging economies, particularly in Asia, will lift incomes, expectations, and economic capacity. An expanded and empowered middle class will demand higher volumes and quality of food and fibre, including more protein – with rising expectations for…
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Response to the Issues paper for import risk analysis for fresh apples from the People's Republic of China - Orchard Services

Thursday 4th September 2008 Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Comment on Issue Paper on Apple Imports from China Please find below my comments…
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Consider a career as an Australian Government Veterinarian

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is Australia’s largest public sector employer of veterinarians. If you are interested in an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to consider the opportunities that the department can offer. The work of the Office of the…
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Indicator 6.2b: Investment in research, development, extension and use of new and improved technologies (2024) - Supporting information

This is Supporting information for Indicator 6.2b, published October 2024.Industry definitionsThe Australian forestry and forest products industries are defined according to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) 2006. The forestry industry is equivalent to…
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Pomelos from Vietnam

We have completed a final report for the fresh pomelo (Citrus maxima) from Vietnam risk analysis. We will now verify that Vietnam can meet the import conditions. Risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of…
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Farm performance and climate

​​The Farm performance and climate report examines the effect of climate variability and climate change on the productivity of Australian broadacre cropping farms between 1977–78 and 2014–15. The study combines ABARES farm survey data with climate data to estimate the effect of climate variables…
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Rooted in culture, growing through connection: First Nations networks to build resilience

Across Australia, First Nations farmers and land managers are leading a collaborative movement that blends cultural knowledge, sustainable land stewardship, and community-driven innovation to build resilience in the face of drought and climate change. Through the Future Drought Fund delivery…
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Human health

Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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Victoria Biosecurity Roundtable 2 August 2018

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2018DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeVictoria Roundtable Summary Report - 2 August 2018, Melbourne PDF 142.3 MBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online contentThe 2018 Victoria Biosecurity…
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United States Department of Agriculture Letter to Plant Biosecurity Australia

United States Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 4700 River Road Riverdale, MD  20737 September 5, 2008 Ms. Louise Van Meurs General Manager Plant Biosecurity, Biosecurity Australia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Canberra…
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