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Aussie producers, agricultural importers and exporters have exciting new trade opportunities with the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA) entering into force today.
The elimination of tariffs on 99% of Australian goods exported to the UK, including a number of Australian farm…
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29 July 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Customs brokers, importers, vessel masters and shipping agents.
What has changed?
As many are aware, Australia’s biosecurity measures have been ramped up over the last several months in response to the outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in…
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Authors: Chandra Wanakula and Sandra Parsons
PSHB Euwallacea fornicatus with frass. Credit: Pia Scanlon, DPIRD, WA.
SummaryEuwallacea fornicatus (Eichhoff), polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) [Coleoptera: Scolytinae] is a tiny wood boring beetle native to…
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The AWTG work plan was approved by the Agricultural Senior Official Committee (AGSOC) in May 2024.ActivityLead JurisdictionStatusKey Dates/ConsiderationsUpdating the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of Livestock to improve the welfare of…
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Indonesia authorities have today confirmed an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) of livestock in Bali.
At the time of reporting there are 63 cases in Bali and movement restrictions have been implemented by Indonesian authorities.
FMD is a contagious viral disease of cattle, sheep, goats and…
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Authors: Will Chancellor and Chris BoultDownload the full reportThis article looks at the state-of-play for farm productivity in Australia, including recent drivers of growth, the challenges for farmers and the industry, and the opportunities for the future.Download PDF - 1.04 MBDownload Word - 953…
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10 October 2024Who does this notice affect?All customs brokers, importers, self-reporting importers, freight forwarders of goods AUD $1,000 or less in value.What has changed?Fact sheetsThe department has prepared the following documents to support industry:SAC cost recovery charge: Charging fact…
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03 July 2024Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, manned depots, and freight forwarders who are required to book and manage requests for inspections through the Biosecurity Portal using the ‘Sign in with your digital ID’ (myID) login method.…
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Indian officials visited Australia for the sixth meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Cooperation in Agriculture on 28 February 2025.The JWG on Cooperation in Agriculture provides an important avenue for bilateral discussions on agricultural cooperation and technical market…
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A new ABARES report, Australia’s native forests and wood production, highlights the important role Australia’s diverse native forests play in helping to combat climate change, providing a home to many flora and fauna species, and providing high quality wood products.ABARES Executive Director Dr…
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