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Grape phylloxera

PLANT PEST Grape phylloxera is tiny—less than 2mm in length—and feeds on roots of grapevines.Biolog. Bundesans., Inst. f. Pflanzenschutz im Weinbau , Bugwood.org Grape phylloxeraSome strains are present in parts of Australia and are under management in…
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Rice levy

 When levies applyLevy applies to rice harvested and delivered to a processing establishment in Australia.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the rice levy. Who collects and paysThe levy may be paid directly to us or via a third party (collection agent). This depends on the first transaction…
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Dried tree fruit levy

For dried vine fruits levy and charge, see dried grapes levy and charge. When levies applyLevy applies to dried tree fruits produced in Australia from fresh fruits in a processing establishment or dried fruits that are received for processing.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the dried tree…
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Panama disease

PLANT PEST Early symptoms of Panama disease are yellowing leaves that collapse into a ‘skirt’.Dr Luadir Gasparotto, Embrapa, PaDIL. Panama disease Tropical Race 4Restricted distribution in Northern Territory and Queensland (under quarantine control)Features: Soil-borne fungal disease that causes…
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Stem borers of sugarcane (Chilo spp.) (exotic species)

PLANT PEST Stem borers of sugarcane would be difficult to control if they made it into Australia’s cane fields.Chilo terrenellus. N. Sallam, BSES, PaDIL Stem borers of sugarcane (Chilo spp.) (exotic species)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Medium to large moths…
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Potato late blight (exotic strains)

PLANT PEST Potato late blight is caused by exotic strains of Phytophthora infestans (A2 mating type).Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Potato late blight (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaExotic to Australia: Phytophthora infestans that causes potato late blight is…
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Previous consultation on agvet chemical regulation

[expand all]First phase of consultation - completedIn 2014 and early 2015 we considered the issues of agvet chemical regulation and developed a range of ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our agvet chemical regulatory system and improve access to chemicals. These issues and ideas…
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Processed meat - cooked

Improving access to imported food safety requirementsFrom mid-2025 imported food safety requirements will be incorporated into the Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON).See more about the Inclusion of food safety requirements in BICON.All biosecurity requirements must be met before Imported…
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Farm Household Allowance data dashboard

 Australian farmers are among the most productive and innovative in the world. Across the 87,800 farm businesses in Australia, our farmers are constantly assessing and adapting to change.Farm Household Allowance (FHA) provides help to eligible farmers, and their partners, experiencing…
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Canberra Environmental Biosecurity Roundtable report 2019

​Publication details Department of Agriculture, September 2019 Download Document Pages File size Canberra Environmental Biosecurity Roundtable Summary Report 2019 PDF 13 2.0 MB If you have difficulty accessing these files, please visit web accessibility…
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