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The National Biosecurity Committee met virtually on 11 - 12 November 2021.
Mr Andrew Tongue, Deputy Secretary Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, and committee co-chair, provided an overview of efforts to ensure biosecurity risks are managed as international…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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As part of our work under the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy (NABS), we have developed an animation to increase awareness and encourage early detection and reporting of lumpy skin disease.Keep a TopWatch!Video transcriptSick and Dead AnimalsNorthern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS)What…
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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is the pre-eminent international body dealing with agriculture and forestry issues. The FAO has three main roles in information gathering and dissemination, program supervision and policy development.The FAO Forestry Department produces a…
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Enabling activities help farmers and regional communities build drought resilience through investment in collaboration and impact assessment.Science to Practice ForumThe Forum was delivered annually from 2021-2023 under the first investment phase of the FDF.Watch the Science to Practice Forums.…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 10 May 2023, high-pressure systems kept much of Australia clear and dry. However, a series of colds fronts moved across the south-east of the country, bringing frosty conditions to southern parts of…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 26 April 2023, high pressure systems brought little to no rainfall to much of Australia. Meanwhile, a low-pressure trough across northern Queensland combined with south-easterly airflow resulted in heavy…
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About our programOur Biosecurity Innovation Program (BIP) funds innovative ideas to enhance our biosecurity system.The BIP invests in new technologies and approaches. It identifies and develops new products and services to manage biosecurity challenges and risks.Through the BIP we:identify and…
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Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health. The region is vulnerable to incursions due to its proximity to neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The establishment of the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) –…
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Egg mass of fall armyworm. Ronald Smith, Auburn University, Bugwood.org
Southern armywormSouthern armyworm (Spodoptera eridania) is exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Larva – fall armyworm either light green or brown with white lengthwise lines; southern…
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