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Starting 1 January 2017, the amount of levy that is collected from the slaughter of cattle, sheep, lambs and goats and directed to research and development (R&D) and marketing will be adjusted. The…
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In June, Dr Beth Cookson (Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer), Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith (Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer) and Dr Bertie Hennecke (Australia’s Chief Environmental Biosecurity Officer) participated in the inaugural One Health Symposium in Canberra.Hosted by the interim…
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Biosecurity Advice 2021-P15 - Final risk analysis report for the release of Puccinia rapipes for the biological control of Lycium ferocissimum PDF
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A biological control agent is an organism, such as an insect or plant disease, that is used to control a pest species.
Before a biological control agent is released into the Australian environment, it must be established, via risk analysis, that the risk associated with release is very low or…
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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests.
On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts…
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A team from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry are currently undertaking a joint plant health survey with the Timor-Leste Directorate for Quarantine and Biosecurity (DNQB) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of the department’s International Plant Health…
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Biosecurity Advice 2021-P09 - Release of the final report for the release of Puccinia cnici-oleracei (ex. Conyza) for the biological control of Conyza bonariensis PDF
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Australia takes a conservative and careful approach to biosecurity management to safeguard the health of Australian people, animals and plants. There are many exotic diseases and pests that could impact on Australia’s economy, environment and way of life. Recent ABARES research found the impact…
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5 May 2020
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This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise Authorised Officers about the mandatory use of PEMS and to update industry that work continues to integrate existing third-party plant exports software with PEMS, and the implications this has on the mandatory use of PEMS.
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This profile has been superseded by the 2019 version, which is available here.
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2013.
Australia has 3.6 million hectares of the Rainforest native forest…
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