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In 2021, ABARES conducted a survey of farm practices related to natural resource management (NRM) and drought resilience and preparedness. The survey included questions on management practices relating to farm financial diversification, farm planning and management, and the use of NRM and other…
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OverviewThe implementation review assesses the extent to which the requirements of the 2018 Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy and Bycatch Policy have been met. This work was done as a part of the department’s broader review of the two policies.Key findingsThe degree of implementation…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 9 May 2024, dry conditions dominated much of Australia. However, a low pressure system and a series of troughs brought rainfall totals ranging from 10 to 150 millimetres to much of New South Wales and parts of…
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2.1 Introduction2.2 Objectives2.3 Environment and Heritage assessment report2.4 Commonwealth responsibilities2.4.1 Obligations and assessments2.4.2 Impact assessment2.4.3 National Forest Policy Statement strategy to protect old-growth and wilderness values2.5 Managing environmental and heritage…
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15 August 2025Meeting CommuniquéCommonwealth, State, and Territory Agriculture Ministers met virtually on Friday, 15 August 2025. The meeting was chaired by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Hon Julie Collins MP. The Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry…
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Chromolaena odorata
What to look for
A fast-growing shrub or scrambling weed that can grow several metres in height. The plant has branches and leaves in opposite pairs and produces bunches of fluffy white to pink flowers during June to September.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesFor the week ending 5 July 2023, the northwest cloud band re-intensification brought widespread unseasonal rainfall to large areas of northern Australia, extending across northern Western Australia, much of the Northern Territory and…
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The National Management Group (NMG) confirmed at its meeting on 1 September 2023 that eradication of Varroa destructor will continue consistent with the agreed Response Plan.
NMG has endorsed a risk-based strategy for managing hives in the Euston, Balranald, Euroley and Nericon zones, which NSW…
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OverviewAgricultural traceability is a shared responsibility between industry, governments and the broader agricultural supply-chain participants. The Australian Government has committed over $127 million to enhancing agricultural traceability. Activities will support action to meet the objectives…
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