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Imported plant research material can introduce foreign plant pests and diseases that could be harmful to Australia’s environment, agriculture and economy. To protect against this risk, strict biosecurity measures are in place for importing live plants, including research material. An import…
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The Southern Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) is one of three RFAs in New South Wales. The Australian and New South Wales governments signed the Southern RFA on 24 April 2001.
The Southern RFA was varied on 28 November 2018 with an extension until 26 August 2039, as it has proven to be a strong…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the 7 days to 10 February 2021, troughs, low-pressure systems and fronts generated showers and thunderstorm activity across parts of northern, western and eastern Australia. In those summer cropping regions…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the 7 days to 10 March 2021, troughs, low-pressure systems and cold fronts generated thunderstorms and showers across parts of eastern, western and northern Australia. The recent rainfall in western…
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Many insects belonging to the order the Orthoptera can be readily identified
by their large back legs which enable them to hop or jump.Locusts are…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 14 June 2023, an intense low, cold front and a trough generated rainfall of between 10 and 50 millimetres across much of New South Wales, and parts of southern Queensland, southern South Australia and far…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 10 May 2023, high-pressure systems kept much of Australia clear and dry. However, a series of colds fronts moved across the south-east of the country, bringing frosty conditions to southern parts of…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 26 April 2023, high pressure systems brought little to no rainfall to much of Australia. Meanwhile, a low-pressure trough across northern Queensland combined with south-easterly airflow resulted in heavy…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 26 July 2023, fronts brought some rainfall to southern Australia. A coastal trough brought rainfall to eastern Queensland. A high-pressure system kept the remainder of the country dry and clear.
Across…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 24 May 2023, a high-pressure system kept much of the country dry. Cold fronts moved across south-eastern parts of Australia bringing showers of up to 50 millimetres over parts of southern Victoria, western…
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