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Watch these videosIn this video (6:20 minutes), Matt Woods and Professor Richard Eckard of the University of Melbourne discuss livestock emission reduction and avoidance.TranscriptMATT WOODS: Hello.I'm Matt Woods.And I'm here with Professor Richard Eckard. Richard has been working for over 20 years…
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We have published import conditions for fresh Chinese jujube fruit (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) from China on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Before importing jujubes from China, importers must apply to the department for an import permit. The decision to commence…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Forestry controls exports of agricultural products. This assures our trading partners that Australian agricultural products meet import requirements.Efficient regulation of exports is the cornerstone of Australia’s reputation as an excellent…
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High global energy prices and disruptions to global supply chains led to sharp rises in farm input costs, including fertiliser and diesel, in 2021 and 2022.
International energy prices have been falling since mid-2022. However, the cost of fertiliser and fuel remain higher than long-term averages…
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The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023.
The A-UKFTA immediately eliminates tariffs on all Australian wine exports to the UK. Before the agreement, Australian wine entered the UK at the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) rate. The UKGT replaced the EU's…
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How levies and charges workWe impose levies and charges on agricultural products at the request of primary industries (agriculture, fisheries and forestry producers and their representatives).Whether a levy or charge is imposed depends on whether the product is sold, processed or used to…
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(including uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat) into Australia
May 2018
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The Australian Government welcomes the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee’s interim and final reports on biosecurity risks associated with the importation of seafood and…
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In a proactive move to prepare young people for the future of farming, a partnership between Ag Logic, the Tas Farm Innovation Hub (the hub), and several Tasmanian school farms is bringing agricultural technology into the classroom. This initiative is helping students build climate resilience and…
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The Australian Government works with governments across the globe to support Australia's domestic forestry interests, promote sustainable forest management, combat illegal logging and its associated trade, and advance Australia’s trade and market access interests.Our department in particular…
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As an appointed analyst, you test samples of imported food. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.This guide sets out:units of measurement to use when reporting resultsminimum performance required of any testing methodology (limit of reporting)how to report the results of analysis.…
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