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There is growing interest in goats as a source of lean red meat and as a hardy livestock animal that is resilient to temperature and drought. The global goat population increased by 19.3% between 2006 and 2016, while cattle and sheep increased by 6.7 and 6.8%, respectively.
Goats are a profitable…
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Date of issue: 03 August 2023Date of effect: 03 August 2023AttentionIndustry bodies; Seafood Export Consultative CommitteeRegistered export manufacturing and storage establishments and registered vesselsRegistered exporters and EDI usersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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Coming soon – Episode 16 – One Health in action to end rabies deaths by 2030.
Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease resulting in about 59,000 human deaths a year globally, with most occurring in Africa and Asia. Infected dogs are responsible for its transmission to humans in over 96% of cases.…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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We use our social media channels to talk, listen and share with you.What we shareWe use our social media accounts to share:news about the department’s workupcoming eventsopportunities to Have Your Sayhow to apply for grants or other fundingupdates on committees, portfolio agencies and other…
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Overview
On 22 January 2019, the Australian Government established an independent expert panel to respond to fish deaths. The fish deaths occurred in December 2018 to January 2019 in the lower Darling River. Professor Robert Vertessy of the University of Melbourne led the panel's response. On…
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Key points
To manage biosecurity risks, strict conditions apply to importing dogs (and other pets) into Australia.
These rules are based on science and are design to keep everyone safe—you, your dog, and the Australian people, animals and environment.
If you’re planning to bring your dog to…
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04 May 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine Agency (IAQA) has updated the Fresh Food of Plant Origin (FFPO) requirements under its Prior Notice system. The updated requirements come into effect on 10 May 2022.
Summary…
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Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the department and DT Global was signed on 6 October 2021. This MoU formally recognises the department’s partnership with the Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access program (PHAMA Plus) which is managed by DT…
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Under section 40-G of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 primary producers and other rural businesses earning income from the land may be eligible for tax deductions for fencing erected to prevent land degradation. To be eligible, fences must be erected to separate different land classes in…
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