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Rising interceptions
In 2020, Australia saw a marked increase in khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) interceptions. These tiny but hardy insects – or their remains – were found in goods they had previously not been found with, and in shipments from countries not known to have khapra beetle.…
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Foreign Direct Investment in Australian Agriculture 17 December 2024This Insights article looks at the trends in foreign direct investment in Australia’s agricultural sector, its potential benefits, community concerns about it, and the range of Australian policies that are involved in its…
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No.20-7015 Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau
25 Sept 2008
Ms Louise van Meurs
General Manager
Plant Biosecurity
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Exportation of Japanese unshu…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, November 2020
This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports
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Risk food tests
We target…
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Innovation grants have closedInnovation grants will give farmers, fishers, groups and businesses more tools to implement sustainable practices, reduce farm costs and build productivity.…
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The Biosecurity Act 2015 (the Biosecurity Act) explains how we manage biosecurity threats to plant, animal and human health in Australia and its external territories.
We manage biosecurity to ensure a very low level of risk. This draws a balance between protecting Australia from pests and…
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The National Aquaculture Statement recognises the contribution that aquaculture makes to the Australian economy and regional development. The statement demonstrates the commitment of state, territory and Australian governments to the growth of an efficient, innovative and sustainable domestic…
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13 July 2023PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the upcoming closure of the 2023 winter window arrangements for the export of cucurbits to New Zealand and the registration and accreditation requirements for continuing exports of cucurbits after 1 September 2023.Summary…
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This indicator monitors the investment in, and adoption of, new or improved technologies in forest management and in forest-based industries. It also quantifies the level of research and development. Significant investment in research, development and new technologies result in continual…
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13 September 2016This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft report for the review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam. The draft report…
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