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177-2023: Implementation of changes to import conditions for prawns and prawn products (excluding dried prawns and shelf stable prawns) for human consumption

31/08/2023 Who does this notice affect? Importers and brokers What has changed? From 30 October 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will begin implementing changes to the import conditions for prawns and prawn products for human consumption, in accordance with the…
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Retirement of Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer

As of 1 December 2023, after a 30-year tenure with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Mark Schipp will be retiring from the Australian Public Service. Dr Schipp was appointed Chief Veterinary Officer of Australia in 2011. During his tenure he has led Australia’s national…
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2017-02 - All countries: White Spot disease declaration for prawns

Date of Issue: 20 February 2017Date of Effect: 22 February 2017Attention:Industry - SeafoodDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional officesAffected…
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The long-term productivity slowdown - and what we can do about it

A new ABARES report investigates the slowdown in productivity which has impacted Australian broadacre agriculture over the past two decades.ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said climate variability, particularly drought, was having an important impact. “We have seen that changes in…
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MAA 2024-17: Vietnam: Edible non-prescribed goods: Honey: Details to be included in manufacturer field on HVT1 certificate

Date of issue: 18 December 2024Date of effect: 18 December 2024Related MAAs: MAA 2024-01AttentionIndustry bodies – Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilHoney and apiculture product Export EstablishmentsExporters and NEXDOC usersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and…
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2024-29: Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of mangoes and lychees to protocol markets

22 May 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications for the accreditation of farms and packhouses and registration of treatment facilities are now open to export mangoes and lychees to protocol markets for the 2024-25 season.Summary of changes and key…
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2022-38: Horticulture Exports Program – Applications for the export of summerfruit to protocol markets

17 June 2022PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and the registration of treatment facilities, to export summerfruits to protocol markets for the 2022–23 season.Summary of changes and key pointsFarm and…
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2025-24: Horticulture – Applications for the export of lychees and mangoes to protocol markets

12 May 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that applications for the accreditation of farms and packhouses, and registration of treatment facilities are now open to export lychees and mangoes to protocol markets for the 2025-26 season.Summary of changes and key…
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01-2019 - Clearance of fresh cut flowers and foliage consignments on the Australia Day long weekend and Valentine’s Day

7 January 2019Who does this notice affect?Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.What has changed?…
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77-2020 - Reducing contaminant pests on fresh kiwifruit from Italy

29 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? Importers, growers and suppliers of fresh kiwifruit from Italy to the Australian market. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (MiPAAF). Information The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (the Department) has identified ongoing…
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