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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, November 2020
This Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) Regulatory Performance Report covers the period 1 March to 31 May 2019.
The reviews concern the performance of ESCAS supply chains in Indonesia,…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, October 2019
This Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) Regulatory Performance Report covers the period 1 June to 31 August 2019.The reviews…
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Authors: Neal Hughes and Peter Gooday
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Introduction
In recent decades, Australia has seen a shift towards higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall, which has had significant effects on many farmers. Despite these trends there remains much uncertainty over the…
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01 November 2024Meeting CommuniquéCommonwealth, state, and territory agriculture ministers met virtually on Friday 1 November 2024. It was the first meeting chaired by Minister Julie Collins, appointed to the position of Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in July 2024, and it was the…
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James Fell and Andrew Duver
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Overview
There are several factors contributing to current high global food grain prices:
The Russian invasion of Ukraine,
Poor growing conditions in major exporter countries; and
Impacts of the COVID…
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The National Residue Survey (NRS) is a vital part of the Australian system for managing the risk of chemical residues and environmental contaminants in Australian animal and plant products. The NRS supports Australia’s primary producers and agricultural industries by confirming Australia’s status…
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Australia’s veterinary sector faces major challenges, including a significant workforce shortage.From the rural towns without a veterinary clinic, to new graduates without adequate support, and business owners at risk of burnout without a break – the issues within the profession are diverse and…
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The Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is a committee of officials from all Australian jurisdictions. It oversees the development of national animal welfare standards and guidelines. These aim to improve national consistency, making it easier for industry, the community and trading partners to…
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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met from 20 - 21 April 2016 and considered the following issues: Review of the Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity The committee noted the progress of the…
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