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28 January 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to notify industry that new commodities have been added to the New Zealand Export Plan and that New Zealand is now considered a protocol market for these commodities.
Summary of changes and key points
The following commodities have…
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6 October 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that we have adjusted the proposed changes to qualification requirements for marine surveyors to be accredited under the Accredited Grain Survey Assurance (AGSA) scheme proposed to commence in December 2021.
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Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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08 October 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind industry of updates to raising new Request for Permits (RFPs) for horticulture or grain commodities and updates to plant export certificates.Summary of changes and key pointsAs of Wednesday, 9 October 2024 the following updates to…
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Today is World Zoonoses Day, and Australia continues to invest in One Health approaches to combat the emergence and spread of zoonoses – diseases that can spread from animals to humans.This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the emergence of a significant zoonotic virus in Australia, Hendra…
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In December 2023 Dr Beth Cookson was appointed Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer following the retirement of Dr Mark Schipp. Dr Cookson brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in various operational and policy roles in the department since 2006, most recently as Deputy Chief…
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More than 50 Indigenous rangers from 20 different Indigenous Ranger groups joined forces in an event supported by Parks Australia and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to help manage marine debris and ghost nets in remote northern Australia.The Indigenous rangers visited Gulkula…
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Australia is strengthening its biosecurity capabilities with technology that identifies potential biosecurity threats in minutes, instead of hours. This is revolutionising how we protect our agricultural and environmental assets.The department has deployed new identification technology that enables…
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Collaboration with other countries both directly and through international forums is an integral component of the work of the Australian Chief Plant Protection Office (ACPPO), as part of the department’s approach to maintaining our international reputation as an engaged, responsive, and problem-…
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Emissions reduction in the agricultural sector is a win-win for land managers. There are a number of financial opportunities for the sector that also provide environmental benefits while improving productivity and increasing resilience to a changing climate.…
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