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Addressing environmental harm: reforming agricultural supportHundreds of billions of dollars are spent globally every year by taxpayers and consumers on agricultural support that harms the environment. To minimise the impacts of agriculture on the environment it is important to focus on efficient…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2016This statement outlines the department’s approach to managing compliance with biosecurity conditions, but does not consider the development or…
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The information provided in the documents attached is current at the time of writing and is intended for use as guidance only and should not be taken as definitive or exhaustive. The Commonwealth endeavours to keep information current and accurate, however, it may be subject to change without…
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30 March 2021
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The department is providing an update to relevant industry representatives and importers of bulk Foetal Bovine Serum (FBS) for in-vitro use, regarding changes to the department’s process for assessing applications to import FBS into Australia.…
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Publication detailsAnimal Health Committee (AHC), September 2024DownloadsVet Communiqué – September 2024 (PDF 106 KB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Animal Health Committee (AHC) provides veterinary leadership and technical expertise for…
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Self assessed clearance cargo: how we work with industrySelf assessed clearance (SAC) cargo is described as non-commercial goods (including online purchases) imported into Australia with a value of less than or equal to the Full Import Declaration (FID) threshold. The FID threshold is currently $…
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ABARES has provided forecasting services for agriculture since 1948. With production decisions often made before prices are known, forecasts help farmers manage risk. Consumers benefit through the availability of high quality and reasonably priced food. Providing information on expected prices also…
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Machinery imported to Australia must be free from biosecurity risk material on arrival. Under the Biosecurity Act 2015,machinery that has been brought into Australia and found to be excessively…
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Non-tariff measures (NTMs) are requirements other than ordinary tariffs that can have an economic effect on international trade by influencing quantities traded, prices, or both.Goods exported by Australian agriculture and food producers must meet these NTM requirements for an importing country to…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, September 2012Australian farmers face many challenges, including those posed by variable climatic and market conditions. With climate projections suggesting…
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