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In August 2025, we released a discussion paper seeking public feedback on the proposed scope for the National Food Security Strategy. We received over 400 responses from people across Australia sharing their diverse views and experiences. This included industry associations, farmers, retailers,…
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The following is provided as published in the Australian Veterinary Journal, Volume 95, Number 8, August 2017. The information in…
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ABARES undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary research projects that assist the department and external clients to achieve strategic objectives as they relate to biosecurity issues in invasive species, social sciences and quantitative sciences.This includesimproving techniques for mapping and…
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SubscribeImport Industry Advice Notices email notification system Import Industry Advice Notices RSS FeedImport industry advice notices 2022DateNo.Description23 December 2022280-2022Services Restored: Friday 23 December 2022 – Biosecurity Portal23 December 2022279-2022Unplanned Outage: Friday 23…
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Authors: Rhys Downham and Fred Litchfield
Labour is a key input to Australian agriculture and there is significant interest in understanding whether labour markets are meeting the needs of the Australian farm sector. This interest has recently been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which…
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How levy and export charge rates are setLevy and export charge rates are set by the Australian primary industries that choose to invest in the levies system. The rates are established under legislation.Levies and charges help to pay for:biosecurity activities and responsesmarketingresearch and…
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At 31 March 2026, the total holdings in the Farm Management Deposits (FMD) Scheme were around $5.93 billion.FMD statistics for each quarter, broken down by state and territory, are summarised at the bottom of this page.Historical Farm Management DepositsFMD statistics—detailed state/territory and…
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Over $23 million is being invested through the Future Drought Fund in 26 projects focusing on drought resilient land management practices that will help Australia’s farmers prepare for and recover quicker from drought.The purpose of this program is to demonstrate practices at a broad scale that…
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The Future Drought Fund will fund five Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships in 2027. To be considered for a 2027 scholarship, you apply in 2026.Applications for the 2027 Nuffield Australia Drought Resilience Scholarships will open on Monday 16 February 2026.Learn more about the…
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[expand all]Agricultural chemical productIncludes any substance or organism used to:destroy, stupefy, repel, inhibit the feeding of, or prevent pests on plants or other commoditiesdestroy a plant or to…
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