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16 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock), customs brokers and departmental staff.What is changing?Following our previous notification on 2 January 2025 (IIAN 01-2025), the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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Climate-related research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies…
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Authors: Niki Dufty, Peter Martin and Shiji Zhao
ABARES 2018 surveys provide an-depth profile of labour demand, recruitment difficulties and future challenges farmers face.
The surveys covered broadacre, dairy and vegetable industries across all states, together with irrigated cotton and fruit…
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The following indicators provide information that can assist in monitoring the social and economic impacts of the forest industry on the people who depend on forestry for their livelihood, by analysing…
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Australia depends heavily on imported seeds to produce a wide range of crops, including vegetables. Large quantities of these seeds are imported into Australia annually.
The distribution of pathogens (that cause disease) associated with seed is expanding across the world and new biosecurity risks…
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You don’t have to face drought alone. Support is available now – no drought declaration needed.This includes low interest loans, mental health services for you and your family, and more.Video transcriptIf you’re a farmer dealing with drought, you don’t have to do it alone.There is support…
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This indicator reports the level of information available to manage forest dwelling species and tracks changes in this knowledge over time. The amount of habitat, disturbance and life history information available to make management decisions indicates the capacity to assess risk to species and to…
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International Day of Rural Women is a reminder of the vital work rural women have always done – and the changing way they’re contributing to agriculture now.As a prime example, Nuffield drought resilience scholar Caitlin Herbert is using her background on her family’s farm to examine the ways…
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Australian, state and territory governments are supporting the commercial fishery industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We are working closely with industry to ensure we understand the issues facing fishers and seafood businesses.
The Senior Industry Engagement Officer is your…
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Before establishing Annandale Acres near Calliope in Central Queensland, Bianca Collins was a secondary teacher and her husband, John, a boilermaker. They had no experience on the land.
Tired of paying rent in town and in need of adventure, they found their passion for agriculture.
“We fumbled…
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