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18 July 2018
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the draft report for the proposed release of the gall fly Cecidochares connexa for the biological control of the weed Chromolaena odorata (commonly known as chromolaena).
The draft report proposes that the…
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What to look for
Erratic, strange animal behaviour, such as:
drooling, attacking and biting people, animals or things for no reason, howling, twitching and running around blindly if ‘furious’ rabies
wobbly gait or difficulty walking, paralysed or in a stupor if ‘dumb’ rabies.
Animals…
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Beekeepers across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory will help in the fight against the spread of the most serious pest of honeybees in the world through a low-cost Internet of Things solution.
Two pilot programs targeting varroa mite, and co-funded to the tune of $130,000 under…
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Australia knows how devastating droughts can be for its agriculture sector. That is why more than 30,000 Aussies farmers have taken up opportunities to build their capability to manage farm-risk, including to drought and climate change, through the Future Drought Fund (FDF).Today is the United…
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13 June 2024This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Final report for a review of pest risk assessments for spider mites (Acari: Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae).The department undertakes risk analyses to consider market access requests for fresh fruit commodities for human…
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Date of issue: 5 August 2024Date of effect: 5 August 2024Expiry: 19 August 2024Reference Number: IAN 2024-08AttentionExperts in algae, aquaculture, biology, trade, and organic and bio-dynamic production practices, including scientists or other professionals with organic algae, marine plant or…
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Commonwealth, state, and territory ministers with responsibility for forestry met virtually on Friday 12 July for their first Forestry Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) of 2024.Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, chaired the meeting.Three new members…
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Varroa mites (Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) are tiny red-brown external parasites of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and are about the size of a sesame seed. Until recently both species were exotic to Australia, however in June 2022 Varroa destructor was detected in a sentinel…
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Do you want to join our team of Junior Biosecurity Officers? You took the first step. Well done!How to be a Junior Biosecurity OfficerLook out for pests or diseases in food, gifts, mail, luggage, or other items! Tell your family and friends if you see anything.Frankie is our biosecurity detector…
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What are we delivering, and why is it important for animal welfare in Australia? What are we delivering?The government is strengthening a national approach to animal welfare by investing $5 million over 4 years (2023-2027) to renew the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).The Australian…
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