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13 June 2012
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is publishing this IAN to advise industry that Decree 38 will enter into force on 11 June 2012. This Decree will have the…
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It’s National Agriculture Day and the theme is, ‘Grow you good thing’. Today, we’d like to share a good thing we know that is backing Aussie farmers to grow.The path to achieving climate-smart, sustainable agriculture outcomes can be complex and requires collaborative efforts and robust…
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COLS cannot process all items for import.You can submit some items to the import assessment team with the item’s description in the subject line. The items are:Australian Defence Force military consignmentspersonal effectsFrom 7th October 2025, Ship or Aircraft Stores and Carnet will be lodged via…
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We have completed the risk analysis for fresh apples (Malus domestica) from the Pacific Northwest states of the USA (PNW-USA). We will now verify that the USA can meet the risk management measures.
When we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and…
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Dr Michele Allan AO was appointed on 22 May 2024 as independent reviewer of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB).
Is the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity effective and fit for the future? Final reportThis report fulfils the requirement…
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Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including imported food stakeholders, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agentsWhat has changed?The department has completed its comprehensive review of…
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Phytoplasmas
What to look for
Depending on the disease, look for:
fronds turning brown and hanging down the stem before falling
dry rot developing in the newly expanding spear
the premature dropping of fruit of all ages, ripe or otherwise
rotting and blackening of newly opened flowering…
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Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia. Sometimes, they have recently arrived, and we are trying to eradicate them.Discover why environmental biosecurity is everyone’s business
Asian spongy moth (Lymantria…
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Once you understand your carbon farming motivations, you can consider planning and seeking advice about taking the next steps.Draw on existing plansExisting plans can help you start your carbon farming planning process. For example:a farmer might have a farm plan that identifies their farm or…
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