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New plant export legislation commenced on 28 March 2021. The new export legislation consists of the Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control Rules 2021.
The Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (Plant Rules) set the specific requirements for the export of plants and…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the 7 days to 17 February 2021, troughs, low-pressure systems, fronts and onshore flow generated showers and thunderstorm activity across much of Australia away from the southern coastline. In those…
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Authors: Kasia Mazur, Andrea Bath, Jacob Savage and Robert Curtotti
Summary
The Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Framework is currently being developed by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. This framework plans to ensure that each sector, commercial, recreational…
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15 May 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers of uncooked prawns and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment is changing the import…
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Industry Engagement Team
Scope of work
A central point of contact for agriculture, fisheries, forestry food and fibre stakeholders. The team works with other Commonwealth agencies and state governments to ensure industry perspectives inform decisions. For all enquiries on specific…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 20 January troughs, low pressure systems and a cold front generated showers and thunderstorm activity across parts of northern, western and eastern Australia. Rainfall this week across…
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Exponential advances in digital technology, automation, genetics, and synthetics will disrupt and change how food and fibre products are made, marketed, and delivered. Production systems, supply chains, and customer engagement will become more agile and interconnected…
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Australia is indeed lucky: a ‘lifestyle superpower’ with competitive industries, vibrant communities, and unique landscapes and environmental assets. But unearned advantage risks complacency, and each generation needs to create the luck – and advantages – it will pass…
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Relentless innovation drives improved productivity, and more efficient use of materials, energy, water, land and labour. Maintaining profitable and competitive food and fibre enterprises will require ongoing innovation and change.
But the benefits of change will not…
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Deep shifts in economic, military and cultural power will continue to reshape the world, as the rise of multiple global powers erodes previous certainties, notwithstanding increasing global integration.
International trade and relations – along with food and fibre…
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