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OverviewThe Australian Animal Disease Genomics Initiative is a national program to improve how Australia understands, detects and manages animal diseases through genomics.Bioplatforms Australia established this initiative with the animal health sector. It has $1 million in funding. This support…
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17 November 2014This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the commencement of a review of import conditions for fresh ginger from Fiji.Stakeholders are invited to make technical submissions relevant to the terms of reference for the review until 19 December 2014.Stakeholders are also…
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Grants to realise big ideas for agriculture from young rural innovatorsCongratulations to Fraser Border from the University of Southern Queensland who was awarded the ultimate honour of the Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management’s Award for his project -Implementing…
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8 August 2014
Purpose
To advise Australian exporters that the Russian Federation has imposed a ban on the importation of certain plants and plant products to the Russian Federation.
Background
On 6 August 2014, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed a Presidential Decree on the '…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the 7 days to 24 March 2021, troughs and low-pressure systems generated thunderstorms and showers across eastern, central and northern Australia, with large areas recording weekly rainfall totals in…
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Indigenous Australians' cultural heritage and customary law are deeply embedded in the natural environment, its resources and landscapes. To Indigenous people, nature and culture are so intimately interwoven they cannot be separated. Indigenous people have an inherent responsibility to their law…
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White spot disease has been detected in Queensland prawns. Find out about the response currently underway to contain and eradicate the disease.
Review of National Marine Pest Biosecurity
Introduced marine pests are marine plants or animals that are not native to Australia but have been…
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Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (Host Government – Germany)The Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) studies nutritional issues…
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Instructional Material UpdatesInstructional material for export operations is transitioning into new templates. The updates are being made to meet department style requirements, facilitate improved document management and make it quicker and easier for users to find the instructions they need.As…
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The MPSC develops and coordinates the implementation of harmonised, national arrangements to identify, minimise and address the pest risk to Australia’s marine environment and associated industries, and plays an advocacy role within Government for highlighting the impact of marine pests on…
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