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Training our government and industry vets to prepare for emergency animal disease (EAD) responses helps protect Australia’s livestock, domestic and native animals from disease.In May, the European Commission for the Control of Foot and Mouth Disease hosted a virtual training course providing…
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Caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis
What to look for
Narrow, rusty, reddish-brown streaks on the undersides of banana leaves and smaller corresponding streaks on the upper surface.
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Do not move plants, plant material, fruit (particularly bananas) or soil out of the…
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28 June 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of the release of new instructional material for the management and audit of horticulture accredited properties.Summary of changes…
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31 July 2019The Environment and Invasives Committee held its fourth face-to-face meeting on 31 July 2019 in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. The Committee agreed to work with the Department of the…
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From an inconspicuous looking building in the heart of Canberra’s industrial area Fyshwick, the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC)* monitors an area covering approximately 25% of the Australian mainland. With support of radar, light traps, out-posted field surveillance officers and reports…
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What is a meat export licence?A meat export licence grants the holder permission to export specific types of meat overseas for a 12 month period.Who requires a meat export licence?Exporters of edible meat, offal (including casings) and or meat products of cattle, sheep or goat are required to hold…
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The Fit and Proper Person (FPP) Test is where the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (or delegate) decides whether a person, or company, is of a trustworthy nature and demonstrates the personal integrity to export agricultural goods from Australia. It is applied when…
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Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
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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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