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The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry sponsored 6 delegates from neighbouring countries to take part in two national plant biosecurity workshops this month.
Marjorie Kemoi (left)
Michelle Balfour (Right)
Image taken by Emily Lamberton
The…
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Biosecurity Advice 2016-17 - Importation of captive non-human primates – review of import conditions
30 May 2016This Biosecurity Advice advises stakeholders of the release of a draft report of the review of import conditions of captive non-human primates into Australia. The Department of Agriculture…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 27 March 2025 monsoon lows and low-pressure systems brought intense rainfall to the north and east of Australia.Large areas of western Queensland recorded rainfall totals of between 100-400 millimetres. While this…
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We support fish exporters to access markets overseas, but other government agencies and industry groups also have a role in supporting exports from Australia.If you are involved in exporting fish products, you are responsible for keeping up to date with changes to market access.There are a range of…
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Authors: Rupert Summerson, Maggie Skirtun, Kasia Mazur, Tony Arthur, Robert Curtotti and Robert Smart
Black-striped mussel is native to the Caribbean Sea region between North and South America. It has spread to many other countries outside its native range, including a number of Asian countries…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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Authors: Ahmed Hafi, Jay Gomboso, Robyn Hean, Fiona Scott, Tony Arthur, and Nafees Rahman
Executive Summary
This report assesses the economic costs and benefits of decisions made by Australian governments to invest in eradication of the August 2007 equine influenza (EI) outbreak and in…
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