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The newly established network of Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators will connect stakeholders with others in the industry and share information on sustainable agriculture practices.The facilitators are employed by local Natural Resource Management organisations funded through the Climate-Smart…
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To anonymously report concerns about live animal exports, call 1800 319 595 or report online.For more information, see Whistleblower hotline.We support strong animal welfare standards and believe all animals have the right to humane treatment.Animal welfare in live animal exports is regulated under…
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AttentionFood importers and brokers acting on their behalf.PurposeTo inform importers and brokers of changes to the tests applied to dried, semi-dried and sundried tomatoes and dried dates.Key pointsFrom 26 July 2024, E. coli testing no longer applies to imports of dried, semi-dried and sundried…
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23 August 2024Who does this notice affect?All vessel owners, operators, masters and shipping agents who represent international vessels arriving into NSW.What has changed?The department has revised the maritime vessel contact details for NSW on the Vessel Contacts webpage.From 23 August 2024,…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has once again walked away with a Good Design Award for simplifying processes to benefit industry.The award-winning Digital Services to Take Farmers to Market program was acknowledged for its ability to simplify administration of tariff…
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The Australian Government is providing development funding for technical assistance and capacity building support which will further strengthen Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) sustainable forest management.Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy, Matt Lowe, said the PNG Forestry…
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The fumigation of cargo entering Australia is one of the best defences we have against hitchhiker pests that could be present in consignments from overseas.On 1 May 2025, version 3.0 of the methyl bromide fumigation methodology will come into force.The new version of the methodology sets out the…
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Are you aware of the consequences of importing seeds that don’t comply with Australia’s strict biosecurity import conditions?Purchasing a packet of seeds online may only cost you a few dollars, but they can impact Australia’s native plant and agricultural resources as well as hit your pocket hard…
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The Minimum documentary and import declaration requirements policy (Min docs) sets requirements that must be met when lodging an import declaration. The policy also sets the minimum requirements for documents used to support risk assessment of imported goods for biosecurity purposes or for goods…
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The glossary provides definitions for key words and terms used in the training package.Abatement: a reduction in atmospheric GHGs through emissions avoidance or removal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere.Abatement estimates: estimates of abatement, which may include estimates of potential…
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