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Protecting domestic poultry and birds from emergency animal diseases

Infectious diseases, like bird flu and Newcastle disease, can spread directly to poultry from wild birds or from clothing, footwear, equipment or vehicles that have been contaminated by infectious birds.Learn how to protect your poultry and pet birds on your property:Video transcriptAvian influenza…
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Australian Government actions

Australia remains free from the highly contagious strain of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) (specifically clade 2.3.4.4b) that continues to spread overseas.This strain has caused illness and death in poultry, wild birds and mammals overseas. If it reaches Australia, this disease would have…
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UK sheepmeat quota

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 quotas under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including sheepmeat.Australian exporters can export sheepmeat at a 0% tariff rate under the following quota volumes.YearQuantity (MT)114,726.027230,556336,…
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Claverton Farm: Building resilience through the Farm Business Resilience Program

Cam and Bianca Schultz are no strangers to the highs and lows of farming. Their property, Claverton Farm in Culcairn NSW, spanning approximately 3,000 acres and supporting around 7,000 head of sheep, has faced its share of climate challenges, from prolonged droughts to extreme wet seasons.Like many…
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Failing Food Report – April 2020

​​​Publication details​ Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, April 2020 This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). [Expand all] Risk food tests We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We…
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Failing Food Report – February 2020

​​​Publication details​ Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, February 2020 This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). [Expand all] Risk food tests We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We…
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2020-15: Saudi Arabia - Honey: New listing requirement for honey processors wishing to export honey and honey products to Saudi Arabia

Date of issue: 15 December 2020 Date of effect: 29 January 2021 Reference Number: MAA2020-15 Attention: Industries - Industry Bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC), Australian Honeybee Industry Council (AHBIC) Export honey and other apiculture products establishments Licensed…
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Failing Food Report – June 2020

​​​Publication details​ Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, June 2020 This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). [Expand all] Risk food tests We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We refer…
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Weed risk assessments frequently asked questions

​[Expand all] How do I know if a species has already been assessed? Species which have been assessed for importation into Australia are listed as either permitted or not permitted entry on the department's Biosecurity import conditions (BICON) system. Importers should check BICON prior to…
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Import of cooked duck meat from Thailand

We have completed a final report for the Import risk review for cooked duck meat from Thailand. Steps to complete this risk analysis When we do a risk analysis, we: start the risk analysis by reviewing the science on pests and diseases of concern assess and analyse biosecurity risks…
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