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In the face of a changing climate, many farmers are looking to fill knowledge gaps that will help them adapt to future challenges and build the resilience of their farms, businesses and communities.James Bresnehan, mixed farmer and President of the Coal River Products Association (CRPA), a grower…
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We are working with the Australian Bureau of Statistics to modernise the agriculture statistics system. This will ensure current and future data needs are met, and support decision-making, planning and policy making.Together we are using new statistical methods and data sources. This will provide…
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Michael Dylewski
Global textile demand to remain strongIncome and population growth in key markets will support global demand for cotton‑based and woollen textiles over the outlook period to 2023–24.Expansion of the…
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2025Australian wood volumes analysisThe wood volumes analysis was announced as a 2022 election commitment during a period of uncertainty in the forest and wood products sector.Published: 27 March 20252021Global Outlook for Wood Markets to 2030This report presents an outlook on the availability of…
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Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases that could severely impact our natural environment and agricultural industries.In early December 2024, the department, in collaboration with state and territory governments through the Plant Health…
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NSFS Ref 24
Last notice on this issue: 2003/04
Date of Effect: 16 December 2009 Date of Expiry: Until further notice
Contact Officers
Albert Cobb
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Australia's climate is highly variable, with lower average rainfall and higher rainfall variability than most other nations. As a result, Australian agriculture is subject to more climate related risk than almost any other country in the world.
While Australian farmers are accustomed to climate…
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This section presents socio-economic indicators for the forestry sector drawn from the ABS 2011 and 2016 Census of Population and Housing. These build on the indicators presented in the AFWPS September and December quarters 2012 (ABARES 2012) PDF [2.01 MB, 11 pages], which reported data from the…
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The Biosecurity Economics section within ABARES provides economic modelling research, cost-benefit analysis and related advice on biosecurity issues to the broader department and external clients. The section undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary research projects that assist ABARES, the…
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7 August 2023Who does this notice affect?Vessel operators, shipping agents, importers, brokers, first point of entry (FPOE) operators and others.What has changed?The Port of Port Adelaide FPOE determination has been amended to designate ‘Inner Harbour 29’ as a Biosecurity Entry Point (BEP) for…
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