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During the week ending 20 October 2021, low-pressure troughs dominated the Australian continent resulting in rainfall across northern parts of Australia. Meanwhile, cold fronts coming off the Southern Ocean brought…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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Notice issued: 10 March 2021
From 1 April 2021, the research and development (R&D), Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) components of the cherries levy and charge will increase, and the marketing component will decrease. The overall levy/charge rate…
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5 September 2016PurposeTo advise industry that India’s Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare no longer requires import permits for certain plant and plant products.Background India…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry approves people to carry out specific biosecurity activities at particular places in Australia. These activities may be carried out on plants, animals, plant and animal products or microorganisms. Activities undertaken at approved places…
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Aquaculture has had another successful year within the Australian seafood industry, according to the latest edition of ABARES Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture Statistics.
Acting ABARES Executive Director David Galeano said the gross value of fishery and aquaculture production (GVP) in 2021-22…
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Commonwealth Biosecurity 2030, first published in 2021, has been refreshed to better align with the current strategic and operating environment for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).Now titled DAFF Biosecurity 2030 Roadmap (the Roadmap), it acknowledges the pivotal role…
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Senior Plant Pathologist, Richard Davis, along with colleagues from the Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) team and two key overseas collaborators, have recently published an article in the CSIRO special edition of Historical Records of Australian Science.The article showcases the NAQS…
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A new guide on monitoring and evaluation processes for general surveillance programs is set to boost our biosecurity efforts.General surveillance programs are vital initiatives that involves people from all walks of life to detect and report pests, weeds and diseases.This reporting allows early…
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A public consultation is underway that will help shape a new national food security strategy.The Australian Government committed $3.5 million in the 2025–26 Budget to develop Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy. The strategy aims to boost the productivity, resilience and security…
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