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We have published import conditions for fresh melons (Cucumis melo) from Japan on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits can now be issued.The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Japan and an importer in Australia. The importer…
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Australian farmers are among the most productive and innovative in the world. Across the 87,800 farm businesses in Australia, our farmers are constantly assessing and adapting to change.Farm Household Allowance (FHA) provides help to eligible farmers, and their partners, experiencing…
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From 1 July 2016, a primary producer affected by drought can withdraw their FMDs before 12 months without losing their taxation benefits, if they:made their FMD in the previous financial year, andclaimed a deduction for the FMD in the previous financial year’s tax return, andhave held their FMD for…
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At 28 February 2026, the total holdings in the Farm Management Deposits (FMD) Scheme were around $5.94 billion.FMD statistics for each quarter, broken down by state and territory, are summarised at the bottom of this page.Historical Farm Management DepositsFMD statistics—detailed state/territory…
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Emergency measures are currently in place to manage the risk of Xylella (Xylella fastidiosa and Xylella taiwanensis) entering Australia via imported host plants and some seed species.Australia has transitioned emergency measures to regulate Xylella hosts at the genus level, rather than family level…
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Food, plant material and animal products that you bring or send to Australia may introduce harmful pests and diseases that could devastate our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, and unique environment. Before these goods are allowed into the country, they are assessed using X-ray,…
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Feedlots must be EUCAS accredited if they want to produce animals that can be exported as meat to the EU. A feedlot is a registered business covered by a single Property Identification Code (PIC) under State or Territory legislation where cattle are confined and fed high–energy rations to…
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Saleyards must be EUCAS accredited to trade EUCAS cattle that can be used to produce meat for export to the EU. A saleyard is a centre where transaction of cattle by auction takes place. An accredited saleyard may trade EUCAS cattle and non-EUCAS cattle.The following documents relate to EUCAS…
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We inspect and test imported food under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS). The type and rate of tests applied depend on whether the food is a risk or surveillance food.What we reportThese reports list 'failing foods' under the Imported Food Control Act 1992. They show food imports that…
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We apply and publish holding orders for imported food that:has failed inspection or there are reasonable grounds for believing the food would failthere are reasonable grounds for believing the food poses a serious risk to human health.Holding orders are administrative instruments issued under the…
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