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Despite setbacks and drier conditions across some parts of Australia, the agriculture sector is forecast to have its second-highest value of production on record in 2024–25.Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the overall value of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors is…
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In a proactive move to prepare young people for the future of farming, a partnership between Ag Logic, the Tas Farm Innovation Hub (the hub), and several Tasmanian school farms is bringing agricultural technology into the classroom. This initiative is helping students build climate resilience and…
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Dr Beverley Henry (Chair) is a Principal Research Fellow and consultant with the Queensland University of Technology and co-convenor of the Primary Industries Adaptation Research Network. Dr…
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About the ProgramThe Australian Government Apprenticeship Program (AGAP) is a flagship initiative of the Australian Public Service.It provides individuals from diverse backgrounds including school leavers, recent graduates, and those seeking a career change with a pathway to a rewarding career.…
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11 July 2023
The Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Murray Watt, and state and territory ministers and senior officials responsible for forestry met virtually today.
This is the first meeting of Forestry Ministers since September 2021.
The…
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Gardening is a great Australian pastime.Across the country, people turn to their gardens as a way to relax and enrich their lives.It might surprise you that as a gardener – regardless of the size of your garden – you have a responsibility to uphold and protect our biosecurity status by…
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We are working to keep our agriculture industries strong and safeguard our environment and heritage during the COVID-19 outbreak.We know the importance of our agriculture sectors. Feeding our nation is an essential service. We want to ensure high-quality produce can reach domestic and overseas…
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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met in Brisbane on 20 June 2025. The meeting was chaired by Justine Saunders (Deputy Secretary, Biosecurity, Operations and Compliance Group, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department)).Key discussions and outcomesNBC…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry plays a critical role as a regulator.Through our regulation, we support a more sustainable and prosperous Australia through biosecurity, production and trade. We regulate in the public interest while continuing to safeguard and grow sustainable…
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Droughts can happen anywhere, anytime in Australia. The Australian, state and territory governments are supporting farmers across the country to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought through the National Drought Agreement (2024-2029).This 5-year, intergovernmental agreement explains…
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