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This plan will strengthen our national diagnostic capability and capacity for terrestrial animals. It shows how we will maintain and improve our animal health laboratory system.We developed the 2021-2026 plan with:animal health laboratoriesgovernmentsuniversitiesindustry stakeholders.The plan is…
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25 August 2022
Who does this notice affect?
All customs brokers, importers, biosecurity industry participants, and food importers who have premises that departmental officers may attend (for inspections, surveillance, or other purposes).
What has changed?
Earlier this year, the department…
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Australia is committed to driving climate action in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors. At the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30 in Belem, we showcased Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry across two weeks.COP30 was a valuable opportunity to share our…
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Updated estimate
A large multi-state foot and mouth disease outbreak has an estimated direct economic impact over 10 years of around $80 billiona(in $2020-21 with a 3% discount rate).
aABARES 2022 estimate based on Buetre et al. (2013) updating for current industry conditions and adopting the…
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There’s been an increase of non-compliance at the national post-entry quarantine facility (PEQ) in Victoria with biosecurity officers detecting imported pets with false laboratory reports and fake vaccination certificates.
Three dogs recently imported to Australia were re-exported after…
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Publication date: 16 November 2021
Forest genetic resources underpin the diversity of Australia’s forests and forest species as well as their productive capacity. Continual improvement in the understanding of Australia’s forest genetic resources allows better conservation management of forests and…
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Partners to develop a holistic policy and strategy approach where soil function is recognised, valued and protected for the environment, economy, food, infrastructure, health, biodiversity and communitiesPriority 2 links to goals 1 (Prioritise soil health) and 2 (Empower soil innovation and…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cloven hoofed animals, including cattle, buffalo, sheep,…
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Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is Australia’s number 2 National Priority Plant Pest.It is a pest of stored grain, nuts and dry foodstuffs worldwide. If Khapra beetle established here it would pose a major threat to our grains industry.The National Khapra Beetle Action Plan 2021–2031 is…
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Author: Linden Whittle
Overview
Agriculture is important to Indonesia’s economy and the livelihoods of tens of millions of people.
The Indonesian Government plays an active role in agricultural markets through import regulation and input subsidies to meet objectives around food security and…
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