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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a draft risk analysis report has been issued, to consider a proposal for the release of the microhymenopteran parasitoid Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control of yellow lac scale (Tachardina aurantiaca). The draft…
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1 July 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the cochineal insect Dactylopius tomentosus ‘fulgida’ biotype for the biological control of coral cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata). The…
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Farmers and rural communities face many risks to their business. These include droughts, natural disasters, pests and diseases, and other market disruptions.There are programs and services to help you prepare for, manage and recover from these events. Rural supportHelp in hard times, including…
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Authors: Dale Ashton and Jay Gomboso
The Murray–Darling Basin accounts for around 80 per cent of Australia’s total irrigated grape production (MDBA 2016). More than 60 per cent of Australia’s total grapevine area is in the Basin, and grapes contributed an estimated 11 …
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22 December 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice applies to importers of uncooked and cooked pig meat products and associated industry participants and retailers. What has changed?The…
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19 October 2012
Purpose
The Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) Volume 6 Part A: Pests, Diseases and Contaminants of Grain and Plant Products (excluding horticulture) has been updated and is accessible on the PEOM resources webpage.
Background
PEOM is a procedural reference providing…
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Date issued 3 March 2004
Currently, when AQIS detects actionable eggs (non fruit fly) on New Zealand destined produce during phytosanitary inspection, the consignment is rejected for export. The…
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Australia’s agricultural workforce is steadily growing and changing, with more women and young people joining the sector.
The ABARES Insights Snapshot of Australia’s agricultural workforce shows the changing state of the agricultural workforce based on data from the 2021 Census of Population and…
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Australia’s environmental biosecurity system is being enhanced through a range of projects, as part of the Environmental Biosecurity Project Fund (EBPF).Launched in 2018, the EBPF has an annual fund of $825,000 administered by Environmental Biosecurity Office. More than 48 projects have been funded…
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Nearly 300 Indigenous rangers, coordinators and biosecurity staff came together recently for the Northern Australian Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum held from 17-19 October.
Attendees from New Zealand, the Kimberley and Torres Strait gathered for the 3-day intensive and immersive workshop,…
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