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Nationally consistent and regularly updated ground cover information is a critical indicator for environmental targets related to soil erosion and land management in Australia. Ground cover or vegetation cover reduces soil erosion, increases water infiltration, enables carbon sequestration and…
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The recent history of Australia's native forest management is rife with conflict. No one disagreed that the forests were important to us all. The stumbling block was the diverse range of opinions on their management and use.The first comprehensive national attempt to settle the conflict was…
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Registrations open for the Barossa Regional Outlook conferenceRegistrations are now open for the Barossa Regional Outlook conference Wednesday 26 September. Join ABARES and delegates from around the…
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We’re seeking applications from dynamic people who want to become biosecurity officers and undertake exciting work on Australia’s frontline.Biosecurity officers play a vital role in protecting our nation from devastating pest and disease outbreaks that can threaten our agriculture, unique…
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Publication date: 24 February 2025Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) are long-term Commonwealth–state agreements for the conservation and sustainable management of specific regions of Australia’s native and plantation forests.This dataset defines the areas that were supplied by states for the…
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Protecting Australia’s rich natural assets from pests and diseases is a shared responsibility for all Australians. Australia’s inaugural National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) Action Plan guides the vital work of strengthening our national biosecurity by outlining activities and priorities for…
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20 December 2017
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of wool and woollen articles.
What has changed?
The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources is currently undertaking an Import Conditions Review (ICR) to contribute to the delivery of a key initiative in the Australian Government’s…
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Authors: Nicole Byrne and Jarrad Sanderson, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Infectious bursal disease (very virulent form)
Infectious bursal disease (IBD) or Gumboro is a viral disease affecting the immune system of young chickens. Present worldwide, the disease is highly…
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5 May 2020PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that applications for accreditation of farms, packhouses and treatment facilities for the export of strawberries to Thailand 2020 are now open.Key pointsStrawberries produced and prepared in Tasmania and Western Australia are…
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This indicator assesses the risks to loss of forest genetic variation and describes the formal measures designed to mitigate this risk. A loss of genetic diversity in species can result in a decreased ability to adapt to future environmental change, and thus a higher risk of extinction.This is Key…
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