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Import conditions for fresh table grapes (Vitis vinifera and hybrids) for human consumption from Sonora, Mexico have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued.
The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 14 May 2025 tropical lows and troughs brought rainfall to parts of eastern and northern Australia.Rainfall totals were low in all cropping regions, with 0-5 millimetres recorded in most areas.Over the coming eight…
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The major types of plant-based animal feed are hay, processed stockfeed, pet food, aquaculture feed and bulk grain. Learn more about importing bulk grain.Imported animal feed poses a high biosecurity risk. It can provide a direct pathway for exotic pests and diseases that can harm humans, animals,…
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Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries — including imported food stakeholders, customs brokers, freight forwarders, vessel masters, biosecurity industry participants and shipping agentsWhat has changed?The department has completed its comprehensive review of…
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Building on the work undertaken to develop the National Carp Control Plan, the Australian Government is progressing with the next phase of investigating the feasibility of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (carp virus) as a biological control agent to control common carp.Dr Bertie Hennecke, Australian…
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Before establishing Annandale Acres near Calliope in Central Queensland, Bianca Collins was a secondary teacher and her husband, John, a boilermaker. They had no experience on the land.
Tired of paying rent in town and in need of adventure, they found their passion for agriculture.
“We fumbled…
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13 May 2024PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders of the temporary suspension of exports for certain commodities to Lebanon, following notification from Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture of revised import conditions.Summary of changes and key pointsAustralia has…
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This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that, pending consideration of comments received during the comment period, new import conditions for breaded, battered and crumbed (BBC) prawns imported…
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5 January 2023
Who does this notice affect?
Importers, customs brokers, and exporting National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants, seeds and other plant-based commodities.
What is the issue?
Australia is receiving some paper phytosanitary…
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