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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is the pre-eminent international body dealing with agriculture and forestry issues. The FAO has three main roles in information gathering and dissemination, program supervision and policy development.The FAO Forestry Department produces a…
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How we are modernising agricultural statistics

The ABS and ABARES are working together, with a range of stakeholders including RDCs and state and territory governments, to modernise the agricultural statistics system.Our focus is to:fill data gapsexplore and refine new statistical methods and data sourcescontinue to collaborate with industry…
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Drought resources

Do you have farmers as clients or members of your organisation? These resources have been developed for you to share so they know what support is available now. If you’re a farmer, check what drought and rural support we provide .Support before, during and after droughtPrepare for…
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Guava from Taiwan

We are conducting a risk analysis for fresh guava (Psidium guajava) from Taiwan for human consumption. Risk analysis:When we do a risk analysis, we:​​review the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity risksdevelop proposed risk…
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Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO) key activities March to May 2025

Key meetingsAs Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith’s work aims to protect Australia’s plant-based industries and plants in our natural environment from exotic and harmful plant pests and diseases.Gabrielle represents the Australian Government in national…
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122-2025: Methyl bromide fumigation methodology – New record of fumigation and treatment certificate templates now available

14 April 2025Who does this notice affect?Import-related biosecurity treatment stakeholders, including all importers, brokerages, onshore approved arrangement holders, overseas government and industry treatment providers, relevant domestic state and territory government agencies, and other shipping…
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National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce

The National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce (the National Standard) is Australia’s technical export standard for organic and bio-dynamic goods. The National Standard is owned and managed by the department and provides the basis for equivalence (government-to-government) arrangements…
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Final Import Risk Analysis Report for Apples from New Zealand

​Import Risk Analysis Appeals Panel Secretariat Apples from New Zealand IRA - Appeal Findings Introduction The Import Risk Analysis Appeal Panel (IRAAP) was convened in accordance with the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 2003 (the Handbook) published by the Australian Government Department of…
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Recreational boat operators’ self-management of biofouling in Australia

​​Authors: Nyree Stenekes, Rob Kancans, Bill BinksHome ports of recreational boat operators, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.Domestic recreational boat trips in the past 12 months, national Source: ABARES domestic boater survey, 2017.BackgroundThis report presents key…
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Accredited suppliers list for termite detection services

[Expand all] Current suppliers using a detector dog Company Contact Person Address Phone Email Website Elders Pest Control Pty Ltd Nola Elder PO Box 3146 Helensvale Q 4214 1800 686 617 boats@elder.com.au www.elder.com.au Please note…
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