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Panama TR4 poses one of the greatest threats to banana production worldwide. It is caused by the soilborne fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4, which invades the roots of banana plants, limiting the supply of water and nutrients. Externally, early indications of infection…
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Kuwait has extended the shelf-life limit of chilled vacuum-packed beef from 90 days to 120 days.
The extension was applied on 10 November 2022.
This comes after shelf-life extensions by other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia (Table 1). Other Gulf States are also considering…
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In June 2022, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) conducted an open tender process and commissioned the Australian Environment Agency Pty Ltd (AEA) to undertake research on sources of agricultural and veterinary (Agvet) chemicals monitoring data in Australia.
The…
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Community engagement research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry…
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Date of effect: 01 December 2021
Attention
Importers and brokers acting on behalf of importers.
Purpose
To advise importers and brokers that the Imported Food Control Order 2019 was amended on 01 December 2021.
Key points
We have amended the Imported Food Control Order 2019 (the Order…
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Eid Al-Adha is a high risk period for non-compliance with Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) requirements.
Eid is one of the most important days on the Islamic calendar and is a time where animals are slaughtered and the meat shared with family, friends and those in need. It…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry must assess the biosecurity risk of goods that have been exported from Australia but are now returning to Australia. This assessment must happen before goods are brought back into Australia. The department needs to verify that the product is of…
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The incidence of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Indonesia has stabilised with reported cases falling from over 12,000 per day in mid-2022 during the initial outbreak to around 25 per day currently.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will bring biosecurity measures for travellers…
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The National Soil Action Plan 2023 to 2028 is now available. Visit the National Soil Action Plan page to find out more.Why soil is importantSoil, like air and water, is a fundamental need for life on earth. Soil is home to more than 25 per cent of our planet’s biodiversity and 95 per cent of the…
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Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health. The region is vulnerable to incursions due to its proximity to neighbours such as Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The establishment of the Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) –…
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