Search Results
There are many widely documented and researched ways to improve farm productivity. The main ‘drivers’ of farm productivity are summarised below:
Innovation and technology adoption
Innovation and the adoption of technology is closely linked to improvements in farm productivity and has generated…
- Last modified
Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, December 2021
This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports
Risk food tests
We target and monitor…
- Last modified
Date of Issue: 13 May 2015Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:Industries - Export Establishments, Industry bodies Department of Agriculture - Central and…
- Last modified
2 June 2010
This Biosecurity Australia Advice (BAA) provides stakeholders with a draft policy review of the biosecurity risks for bluetongue virus (BTV) associated with the importation of cattle, sheep, goat and deer semen and embryos from the European Union (EU), and cattle semen and embryos…
- Last modified
Following the release of the draft report, we became aware of a new detection of Austropuccinia psidii (myrtle rust) in Taiwan. In response, we will undertake an additional pest risk assessment and conduct a separate out-of-session public consultation process specifically for myrtle rust on the…
- Last modified
12 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
The department has seen an increase in the number of elderly cats and dogs being imported with chronic…
- Last modified
How to export non-prescribed goods
To export non-prescribed goods, you may need to have specific approvals in place before you export a consignment.
See the key steps, glossary, and links to relevant information. These will help you understand the requirements for becoming an exporter of non-…
- Last modified
The department is responsible for advising importing country authorities of instances where exported Australian food poses a food safety risk and has been subject to a recall, including trade recalls.
Export registered manufacturing establishments and exporters have legal responsibilities to…
- Last modified
3 November 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the citrus industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of citrus orchards and/or blocks to export to protocol markets for the 2026 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open for the…
- Last modified
When levies applyLevy applies to bananas harvested in Australia and sold by the person who owns them immediately after harvest.ExemptionsLevy does not apply to bananas sold for processing.Levy does not apply to bananas sold after export.Levy does not apply to bananas if the person who owns…
- Last modified