Search Results

Australian agriculture – competitive, resilient and up for the challenge

Agriculture, fisheries and forestry is well placed to take on future challenges and opportunities, according to the latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian agriculture.Sector value and production have continued to grow over the past 20 years with another strong performance expected in 2024-25.ABARES…
- Last modified

2025-08: Transition of NEXDOC – Other Goods to all markets (excluding China, Macau, Hong Kong and South Korea) are transitioning to NEXDOC on 7 April 2025

Date of issue: 20 March 2025Dates of effect: 7 April 2025AttentionExporters of Other Goods (processed foods, ingredients, beverages, vitamins and supplements, cosmetics and personal care products, animal feed (non-meat derived), fertilisers, shells), agents and freight forwarders.Department of…
- Last modified

Australian wood volumes analysis

Australian wood volumes analysisFull reportDownload PDF - 3.4 MBDownload Word - 3.9 MBKey findings summaryDownload PDF - 313 KBAuthors: Forest Economics program.SummaryThe wood volumes analysis was announced as a 2022 election commitment during a period of uncertainty in the forest and wood…
- Last modified

Barley stripe rust (exotic strains)

PLANT PEST Leaves infected with barley stripe rust take on a yellowappearance. Frank Peairs, Bugwood.org Barley stripe rust (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal disease of barley that can cause completecrop lossesWhere it’s from: Asia, Europe, Central Africa and North,…
- Last modified

Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer fortifying international engagement

It’s been a busy start to the year for Dr Beth Cookson, Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, and her office as they continue to lead Australian representation in key international animal health fora.From 31 March to 3 April 2025, Dr Cookson led the Australian delegation to Scotland to the annual…
- Last modified

Export and import laws and the role of the department

​​If you export food (meat, fish, seed, grains, fruit and vegetables) or livestock, or you import goods into Australia, you must be aware of your obligations under Australian law.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers a range of import and export legislation and may use…
- Last modified

Final report of the review of the Inspection Regime Prior to Export of Livestock from Fremantle Port

December 2012 Download Final report of the review of the Inspection Regime Prior to Export of Livestock from Fremantle Port (PDF 747 KB) If you have difficulty accessing this file, visit web accessibility for assistance. Final Report Acronyms and Glossary ASEL Australian Standards for the…
- Last modified

Submissions in response to the Draft import risk analysis report for stone fruit from the USA - Summerfruit Australia Limited

Introduction Summerfruit Australia Ltd (SAL) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on this draft IRA document on behalf of its members. Industry supports and endorses some areas of the report.…
- Last modified

Become a biosecurity officer

Join the front line to protect our plants, animals and way of life.Do you want to make a valuable contribution to protecting Australia’s agricultural industries, our unique environment and sustain our way of life?As a biosecurity officer, you can make a difference and help prevent damaging global…
- Last modified

Indicator 3.1a: Scale and impact of agents and processes affecting forest health and vitality (2024)

This indicator identifies the scale and impact on forest health of a variety of processes and agents, both natural and human-induced. Through the regular collection of this information, significant changes to the health and vitality of forest ecosystems can be monitored and measured.This is the Key…
- Last modified