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Xylella bacterial pathogens

Emergency measures are currently in place to manage the risk of the bacterial pathogen Xylella. Further information on these measures is available on the Xylella emergency measures webpage.Public consultation on the draft report for the pest risk analysis for bacterial pathogens in the genus…
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Notice to Industry 7: Veterinary therapeutic kits

19 February 2025DownloadNotice to Industry 7 - Veterinary therapeutic kits (PDF 227 KB)​If you have difficulty accessing these files, please visit web accessibility.​​​​​​HTML versionOutcomeThis information is provided to inform travelling grooms and veterinarians of the biosecurity…
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Ug99 wheat stem rust

PLANT PEST Ug99 is the name given to a type of fungal infection that is deadly to grains and would see our grain rejected by overseas markets.Sabine Werres BBA, Braunschweig, Germany, PaDIL Ug99 wheat stem rustExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal pest causing wheat stem rust that could cause…
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Mites of bees

PLANT PEST A varroa mite on the back of a honey bee.Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Mites of bees (Apis spp.) Exotic to Australia, with varroa mite (Varroa destructor) present in parts of Australia and are under management in…
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Carbon Farming Outreach Program

 The Carbon Farming Outreach Program (CFOP) supports Australian farmers and land managers, including First Nations land managers, to manage emissions and participate in carbon farming.Emissions management is about understanding and measuring greenhouse gases from agriculture to make informed…
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National foot-and-mouth disease vaccination policy

​Policy StatementGiven the developments in vaccine technology, changing international attitudes and the recent experiences of countries experiencing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks around the world…
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Super sniffer Vespa recognised with service award

A Sydney-based detector dog from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry kennel has been named one of the country’s top service animals at the Sydney Royal Easter Show today.Six-year-old black Labrador Retriever Vespa was honoured with The Australasian Animal Registry Service Dog…
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2024-13: Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of fresh cucurbit species to New Zealand under the winter window pathway

20 March 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for fresh cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (Export Plan).Summary of changes and key…
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Codex Abbreviations, Acronyms and Definitions

​​​​​There are a number of acronyms and other words with special meanings in common use as part of the Codex process. This guide may provide a useful starting point to understanding Codex language. Acronym Definition ADI Acceptable Daily Intake AGCPC…
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BAA 2010-39 Draft revised conditions for mangoes

10 December 2010 BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA ADVICE 2010/39 - REVISED CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF FRESH MANGO FRUIT FROM INDIA This Biosecurity Australia Advice notifies stakeholders of the…
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