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Australia's biosecurity Exotic plant pests and diseases can damage our agriculture industries, food production and natural environment. Some could change our way of life. Thanks to our biosecurity system, Australia is free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases. The…
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Horticulture

​​Charley Xia  Heatwaves and high water prices to affect productionIntense heat and dry conditions in January reduced production of berries, broccoli, cauliflower, celery and leafy vegetables. Heatwaves also resulted in…
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Travelling to Australia

Harmful pests and diseases may arrive with travellers coming to Australia.We screen incoming air and cruise travellers and baggage to protect against this risk. We use X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection and questioning.If you are travelling to Australia, check what to do:before you…
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Honey bees and their pests and diseases

The Australian honey bee industry is composed of about 29,690 registered beekeepers. Around 2000 of these are considered to be commercial apiarists, each with more than 50 hives (average 400 – 800 hives).The European honey bee contributes directly to the Australian economy. The industry produces…
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Victoria Biosecurity Roundtable 2 August 2018

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, August 2018DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeVictoria Roundtable Summary Report - 2 August 2018, Melbourne PDF 142.3 MBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online contentThe 2018 Victoria Biosecurity…
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Part 1: Introduction and Methodology

     1.1 Introduction      1.2 Thematic Methodology for World Heritage Assessment      1.3 Approaches to World Heritage Assessment…
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2014-23 - Plant Exports Operations - Suspension of trade of certain Australian plants and plant products to the Russian Federation

​8 August 2014 Purpose To advise Australian exporters that the Russian Federation has imposed a ban on the importation of certain plants and plant products to the Russian Federation. Background On 6 August 2014, the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed a Presidential Decree on the '…
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Evidence in action: From better tools to better decisions

Cattle farmers Ian and Julie Firth, along with other producers across the Northern Tablelands of NSW, have built resilience in their grazing enterprises through the Drought Resilient Pasture Landscapes project, delivered by University of New England (UNE) Armidale.The project, supported by the…
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Bridging knowledge and culture: First Nations engagement in drought resilience

Dr Raelene Ward is a proud Kunja woman and the Knowledge Broker, First Nations Engagement at the Southern Queensland Northern New South Wales Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SQNNSW Drought Hub). In her role, she is leading a transformative approach to drought resilience, one…
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Fish 2014-11 - Russia - Suspension of trade in Australian agricultural and food exports

​Date of notice: 8 August 2014 Date of Effect: Immediate Attention: Industries Export Establishments Industry bodies – AMIC, MLA, KIAA, AHSLEA, PFIAA, RWTA, Dairy Australia, ADPF, FISH. Licensed exporters DAFF Central and Regional offices ATMs and FOMs OPVs and Meat inspection staff SRA’s…
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