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The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is a research bureau within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). The ABARES Stream is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of research and…
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[Expand all]From the Chief ScientistScience in all its forms is a critical foundation of the work and mission of our department to help drive a stronger Australian economy by building a more profitable, more resilient and…
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The National Biosecurity Emergency Preparedness Expert Group (expert group) was established by the National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) in March 2015 as a recommendation from the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) Implementation Taskforce. The role of the expert group is to develop…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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Over $23 million is being invested through the Future Drought Fund in 26 projects focusing on drought resilient land management practices that will help Australia’s farmers prepare for and recover quicker from drought.The purpose of this program is to demonstrate practices at a broad scale that…
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The Australian Agricultural Traceability Governance Group (AATGG) is part of the governance framework for the Australian Agricultural Traceability Alliance. The former Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Senator the Hon. Murray Watt announced the establishment of the group via…
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04 April 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide information to treatment providers, exporters and authorised officers (AOs) on the planned update to the Methyl bromide fumigation methodology and upcoming information sessions.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Methyl bromide…
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Biosecurity Training Centre, Charles Sturt UniversityThe centre was established in 2022 as a partnership between the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and Charles Sturt University. It has since become a centre of excellence in biosecurity training and workforce capability. The…
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Joint Communiqué6 December 2022, Sydney, AustraliaDelegates from the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ MPI) met face-to-face in Sydney, Australia on Tuesday 6 December 2022.ANZBC Meeting 18 was co-chaired by the…
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The Strengthening Australia’s Fruit Fly System Research Program (the Research Program) is an initiative under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Strengthening Australia’s Fruit Fly Management System. The program funds research and development projects to support the delivery of an enhanced and…
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