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What is farm productivity?Productivity is a key measure in the statistical toolbox used to assess farm industry performance.It is typically defined as a ratio of outputs produced (such as crops, livestock and wool) to inputs used (such as land, labour, capital, materials and services), and…
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24 May 2024Who does this notice affect?All clients required to use Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry web-based applications during this planned maintenance period.All clients required to use the department’s Biosecurity Import Conditions (BICON) system during this planned…
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You can apply for an exemption from one or more provisions of the legislation in relation to relevant goods.This includes the ability to apply for an exemption from an approved arrangement to export livestock.Our exemptions policyOur live animal export exemptions policy includes information on:…
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Date of issue: 24 May 2024Date of effect: ImmediateAttention:Egg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export establishmentsLicensed exportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and Regional officesThe Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has confirmed the presence of highly…
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Date of issue: 17 May 2024Dates of effect: 18 May 2024Attention:Registered eggs exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, approved export permit issuers and EDI users.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.PurposeThis…
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National Management Group CommuniquéHigh Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H7) – 23 May 2024A response plan for High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H7) in Victoria was endorsed on 23 May 2024 by the National Management Group (NMG). The NMG comprises all Australian governments and affected industries…
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Private vets have an important role to play in emergency animal disease responses in Australia.In 2011 an independent review into Australia’s preparedness for foot-and-mouth disease found that employment conditions in state and territory jurisdictions were not consistent. This could act as a…
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Any emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak can pose a great risk to our agriculture and export industries, and native wildlife.A fast and well-informed response is vital in any outbreak and veterinary experts are critical. They can help connect government, industry and producers in times of crisis…
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