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The capacity to measure and report change in land use over time is critical to evaluating and monitoring trends in agricultural productivity and natural resource condition. Change information is also needed to identify priorities for public investment in natural resource management and to assess…
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Classical swine fever affects only pigs. Infected pigs may appear:
drowsy and depressed
constipated (usually), but vomiting and diarrhoea can also occur
to have gummy eyelids and red or purple blotching on the ears, snout, limbs and body
to have respiratory distress and…
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The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock production volumes, according to the June quarter forecasts released by ABARES today.The value of agricultural production in 2025-26 is tipped to be the…
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Landcare ACT volunteers planting trees as part of the Farm Dam Restoration project Photo credit: Sally Holliday, ACT Landcare
Healthy farm dams and riparian areas greatly benefit the properties that host them, and the broader landscape and biodiversity…
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White nose syndrome (WNS) is caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that grows on the muzzle and other parts of infected hibernating bats.Since WNS was first identified in New York in 2006, it has caused the deaths of more than 5 million cave-hibernating bats across North America.The…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has completed a pest risk analysis for
Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) associated with host cucurbit seeds. There were…
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What is the ‘Independent Employer of AAOs Accreditation Scheme’?It is a scheme developed by the department to provide for the employment of Australian Government Authorised Officers (AAOs) by independent employment providers. Under the Scheme, agencies supply AAOs to Australian export slaughter…
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Date of Issue: 9 January 2017Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:Industry - SeafoodDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional officesAffected Markets:…
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Date of Issue: 9 January 2017
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industry - Australian Egg Corporation Limited, Export registered egg establishments, Licensed exporter
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional offices
Affected Markets:…
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Certain food, plant material and animal products from overseas could introduce serious pests and diseases into Australia, devastating our valuable agriculture and tourism industries, unique environment and our way of life.Before you bring or mail goods to Australia, check that it's allowed into…
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