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South America: an emerging competitor for Australia's beef industry

​​Authors: Matthew Hyde, Sally Thorpe, Adrian Waring, Brian Moir and Caroline Gunning-Trant. South American land use. Market access the key to beef export growth The growth in beef exports from South America since 2000 has mainly stemmed from improved market access, allowing the region to…
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Meat Notice 2016-06 - Current Poultry Inspection Requirements for Export

Issue Date: 31 August 2016Contact Officers:Surjit Kang Veterinary Officer, Operational Integrity 02 6272 4924Donna Bennett Director, Operational Integrity 02 6272 3940Category: Legal…
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Financial performance of sugarcane farms 2020–21 to 2021–22

In 2021, ABARES was commissioned by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and Sugar Research Australia to conduct a survey of Australian sugarcane farms. The survey was conducted in mid-2021 and collected a comprehensive set of financial,…
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Value creation in Australia through agricultural exports

Playing to advantages Authors: Jared Greenville, Andrew Duver and Mikayla Bruce Source: Shutterstock.com Introduction Australian agriculture has benefited significantly from its focus on exports of raw agricultural and minimally transformed products.…
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What we’ve heard so far

In August 2025, we released a discussion paper seeking public feedback on the proposed scope for the National Food Security Strategy. We received over 400 responses from people across Australia sharing their diverse views and experiences. This included industry associations, farmers, retailers,…
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Indicator 6.1d: Production and consumption and import/export of wood, wood products and non-wood products (2024)

This indicator measures the consumption of forest-based products in Australia. Consumption trends over time provide a measure of the ability of Australian forest and timber industries, through both domestic production and importation, to meet Australian society’s demand for forest-based products…
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2022-10: China: Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: requirement to complete China Import Food Enterprise Registration details prior to renewal

Date of issue: 3 November 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022- 10 Attention Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and Regional offices Purpose To update advice provided in…
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2.3. Carbon farming activities and co-benefits

As Topic 1 examined, carbon farming activities aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and store carbon. They also deliver economic and other co-benefits for farmers, land managers, environmental values and communities.These co-benefits include earning ACCUs and gaining Climate Active certification…
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1.3. Carbon farming is good for business, good for the environment and Country

Carbon farming not only benefits the climate by reducing GHG emissions and storing more carbon. It can also provide other benefits — called co-benefits — including:healthier and more productive soils, better managed and more productive livestock and pasture,…
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26-2025: Commencement of revised emergency measures to manage Xylella: Changes to import conditions for nursery stock hosts from China

31 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?From 31 January 2025, enhanced regulatory measures have been introduced to manage the risk of Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) in imported…
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