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What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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The department is constantly reviewing and updating import conditions for the external territories.
Public comments on proposed changes to import conditions for prawns and prawn products are being received via imports@agriculture.gov.au until 4 December 2020.
The purpose of the…
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System accessWhat is the web address to access your accounts in China Import Food Enterprise Registration (CIFER)?The web address to access CIFER is cifer.singlewindow.cnWhat happens if my details in CIFER are wrong?You can correct most of your details through a modification application within the…
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Date of issue: 8 April 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-04
Related MAAs: 2021-16, 2021-18, 2021-23, 2021-27, 2021-29, 2022-03
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry Australia
Export…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateFor the week ending 6 March 2022, low-pressure troughs across northern, eastern and western Australia resulted in moderate rainfall in the east, west and parts of the far north. High-pressure systems in the south resulted in clear,…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 30 March 2022, low-pressure troughs across northern and eastern Australia resulted in heavy rainfall in the east and parts of the far north. Ex-tropical cyclone Charlotte, and associated low-…
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Summary
The value of Australia’s live cattle exports has increased strongly since the 1980s to $1.9 billion in 2019–20, comprising $1.6 billion for feeder/slaughter cattle and $0.3 billion for breeder cattle. Cattle exports are an important source of beef for processing and consumption in…
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Date of issue: 22 July 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-24
EU Related MAAs: 2021-30, 2021-33, 2021-42, 2021-47, 2021-49, 2022-01, 2022-08, 2022-10, 2022 -18, 2022-19
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council – Dairy Export…
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22 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who lodge manual entry consignments in the Agriculture Import Management System (AIMS) for assessment and/or inspection by a biosecurity officer.
What has changed?
The department has introduced an online payment…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call the
Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888
(free call within Australia)
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of livestock. It is one of the most serious livestock diseases.…
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