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An overviewThe Australian Department of Agriculture (the department) is conducting a review of its existing policy for the importation of the dormant tubers of Calla lilies (Zantedeschia species only).…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 9 August 2023, a low-pressure system brought showers to parts of western and southern Australia. Up to 50 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Western Australia and eastern Victoria and up to 100…
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Draft non-regulated analysis of existing policy[expand all]Why is this non-regulated analysis of existing policy being undertaken? The Australian Government Department of Agriculture (the department)…
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Guidelines released today by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) provide practical insights to support the design and implementation of general surveillance programs for biosecurity.
ABARES Executive Director, Dr Jared Greenville, said surveillance is…
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The Cyclops-2 prototype
Hitchhikers enroute to Australia beware - wands are waving for free riders. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry have tested detector technology to identify biosecurity risk material and hitchhiker pests…
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IntroductionThe varroa mite (Varroa destructor Korean haplotype) is a destructive pest of the European honey bee that spread worldwide during the late 20th century, killing unprotected beehives. Globally…
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Date of issue: 31 January 2023
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2023-03
Attention
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council
Dairy Export…
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Haydn Valle, Shiji Zhao, Tom Jackson and Will Chancellor
Key points
The Australian vegetable industry has grown significantly over the last 5 decades by taking advantage of changes in consumer incomes and tastes. Unlike most other agricultural sectors which have relied primarily on increases in…
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International government policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy price volatility is driving biofuel demand. Australia is well-placed to provide key inputs to global biofuel production.
Global use of biofuels on the rise
Over the past 3 decades, biofuels have become an…
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ABS, ABARES deliver new Australian farm database - 16 December 2020
Australian economy thrives under raw deal: Insights - 15 December 2020
Opportunities from action on climate change: Insights - 10 December 2020
Farmgate value likely to hit $65 billion, but watch on trade - 7 December 2020…
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