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Download full report and dataThis report contains ABARES forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia’s agricultural production and exports to 2025–26.Download the full reportAgricultural Commodities Report – June Quarter 2025 (PDF - 2.8 MB)Agricultural Commodities Report – June Quarter…
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OverviewImports are approved only for specific purposes that limit the likelihood of pest establishment.Examples include only approving import of wood chips for use as biofuel, plants for use under quarantine conditions for scientific purposes, and grains for processing.Evaluating the efficacy of…
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OverviewApproved imports are limited to times of the year when conditions are unfavourable for pest establishment.Examples include restricting imports to certain seasons, or, alternatively, other import requirements may be reduced or removed during those low-risk periods.Evaluating the efficacy of…
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OverviewOnly approving imports to areas that are unfavourable for the establishment of the pest.Examples include allowing imports to specific ports where the climate is unsuitable for the pest, or where facilities are designed to manage pest establishment risks (e.g. ports with concrete pads for…
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OverviewPost-entry quarantine (PEQ) containment of consignments for further inspection, screening and remedial action if pest detection thresholds are exceeded.Examples include PEQ of live plants, growing media, and tissue culture. The consignment is held in PEQ for a set period that allows the…
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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by manipulating the habitat and making it less suitable for pests.Examples include controlling irrigation and eliminating shade over the commodity during the day to make the habitat less suitable to pests, or restricting artificial lighting that attract pests…
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OverviewSites registered for trade must be located in areas where pest populations are naturally low because of unfavourable habitat conditions.Examples include only approving and registering sites for trade if they are located above a certain elevation or latitude where it is too cold for the pest…
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The Australian Government has announced new export screening requirements for air cargo. They will apply to all destinations from 1 March 2019.
All outbound international air cargo, regardless of its destination, must be examined under the Enhanced Air Cargo Examination (EACE) program before it…
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19 May 2025Who does this notice affect?This change affects importers of mushroom spawn and/or cultures for propagation, brokers, assessment officers and inspection teams.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) will update the import conditions and…
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CompliancePenalties apply when you don’t meet your obligations under levies laws.You should ensure that your returns, payments and records are accurate and paid on time.The levies national compliance program assists Australian businesses understand and comply with levy and charge laws.Our…
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