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Biosecurity Advice 2015/16 - Importation of honey bee semen - Draft policy review

​29 September 2015This Biosecurity Advice advises stakeholders of the release of a draft policy for the importation of honey bee semen from approved countries into Australia.The Department of Agriculture…
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2023-09: Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of fresh cucurbit species to New Zealand under the winter window pathway

16 March 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for fresh cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (Export Plan). Summary of changes and key…
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Have your say about the biosecurity protection levy

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has opened consultation to help shape the way the new biosecurity protection levy will be applied. The 2023-24 Federal Budget delivered sustainable funding to Australia’s critical biosecurity system. This included $1.03 billion over the…
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UK barley quota

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 quotas under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including barley. Australian exporters can export up to 7,000 tonnes of barley at a 0% tariff rate. Access to the quotas is on a quarterly first-come, first-…
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2022-11: Horticulture – Applications for the export of fresh cucurbit species to New Zealand under the winter window pathway

2 March 2022 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses for fresh cucurbit species under the winter window pathway listed in the New Zealand Export Plan (Export Plan). Summary of key points…
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Historical agricultural forecast database

DownloadLast updated: 22 February 2023DocumentPagesFile sizeHistorical agricultural forecast database – XLSX 181.1 MBForecast performance summary statistics – XLSX 181.4 MBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.About the historical agricultural forecast…
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Statement on export certification claims by Citrus Australia

A media statement released by the industry body Citrus Australia on Oct. 29 suggests the Commonwealth’s proposal to raise export certification fees will result in a 277 per cent rise for some charges and cost the average grower $30,000 before they have exported a single carton of produce. The “…
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease case numbers stabilised in Indonesia

The incidence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia has stabilised with reported cases falling from over 12,000 per day in mid-2022 during the initial outbreak to around 25 per day currently.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will bring biosecurity measures for travellers…
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A focus on northern Australia and First Nations communities

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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Land use mapping

Land use mapping in Australia is conducted broadly at two scales: national scale and catchment scale (see figures below). Both land use mapping methods use the Australian Land Use and Management (ALUM) Classification system.​​National scale (1:2,500,000) uses a modelling approach to integrate…
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