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Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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Alistair Read, Jasmine Rollan, Christian Creed, James Fell
OverviewEnvironmental sustainability has become a large part of discussions in international trade, particularly in light of the increasing focus on the environmental harm caused by agricultural support…
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The fourth Tasmanian RFA Annual Meeting of Officials took place by videoconference on 21 July 2020. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, the Tasmanian Government Department of State Growth, and the Tasmanian…
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Discussion Paper on Ecosystem Services for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Final Report. Published July 2012This report is offered as a full report or in separate sections. For…
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If you notice sick or dead birds or other animals, you should not touch them. If there are multiple dead birds or other animals, take photos or a video.Record your location and report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.See more on reporting suspected bird fluWe can…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 23 August 2023, frontal systems and a trough brought showers to southern parts of Australia. Up to 50 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in parts of Western Australia, eastern New South Wales and in…
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11 July 2023
The Australian Government Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Murray Watt, and state and territory ministers and senior officials responsible for forestry met virtually today.
This is the first meeting of Forestry Ministers since September 2021.
The…
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Middle East deployments updateOn 9 October 2023, the department temporarily paused the deployment of observers on voyages carrying Australian livestock to all ports in the Middle East region due to uncertain security conditions.On 22 November 2023, the department determined that deployment of…
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About AUSVEG
AUSVEG is the National Peak Industry Body representing the interests of Australian vegetable and potato growers. We represent growers around Australia and assist them by ensuring the National Vegetable Levy and the National Potato Levy are invested in research and development (R…
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22 December 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide updated advice to food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China on registration numbers and labelling requirements. This IAN also provides advice on issues with exports and detained consignments…
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