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Strong networks and local leadership play an important role in building the drought resilience of agriculture-dependent communities.That’s why the Future Drought Fund is investing in the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative (the Initiative).It is delivered in partnership with…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 19 May 2021, blocking high pressure systems resulted in little rainfall being recorded across much of Australia. However, low pressure troughs and cold fronts generated moderate rainfall…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 29 November 2023, widespread showers and thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding and significant damage in eastern parts of the country.
These falls will likely provide sufficient soil moisture to…
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All food imported into Australia must comply with Australian food standards and requirements for safety. This includes compliance with:the Australia and New Zealand Food Standards Codecountry of origin food labelling requirements.We monitor imported food to check it meets these requirements through…
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About Innovation PilotsThe Innovation Pilots team works with Governments, Industry and the community, as well as partnering through the Catalysing Australia Biosecurity (CAB) initiative, to test new technologies and approaches to support a strong national biosecurity system, prepare for future…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)This section provides a wide range of additional foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) resources and links from various organisations including…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Series 2 Episode 7
Host: Casey Baines
Guest: Sarah Tibbetts
Sarah first worked as a kennel hand, assisting the biosecurity detector dog program. She has since joined the department, has progressed her career and is now a technical supervisor…
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This is Supporting information for 1.1a.i Forest area by type, published December 2023.1.1a.i Forest area by type is one of four parts of Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure.Native forest crown cover and stand height classesAustralia’s native forests are classified into nine…
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Watch this videoIn this video (13:25 minutes), Matt Woods and Dr Philip Ireland discuss vegetation carbon projects and how the ACCU Scheme works.TranscriptMATT WOODS: Hello. I'm Matt Woods, and with me is doctor Philip Ireland. Phil has worked in climate change policy for 20 years. And is currently…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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