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Potato late blight is caused by exotic strains of Phytophthora infestans (A2 mating type).Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
Potato late blight (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaExotic to Australia: Phytophthora infestans that causes potato late blight is…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has announced biosecurity detector dog Qubit as the ‘Top Dog’ of 2022.Acting Secretary of the Department and acting Director of Biosecurity, Dr Chris Locke, said the department awards the ‘Top Dog’ title to a detector dog and handler team who…
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Addressing environmental harm: reforming agricultural support28 March 2025This Insights paper discusses the economic mechanisms by which the hundreds of billions of dollars provided annually in agricultural support contribute to increased emissions, biodiversity loss and soil nutrient…
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Foreign Direct Investment in Australian Agriculture 17 December 2024This Insights article looks at the trends in foreign direct investment in Australia’s agricultural sector, its potential benefits, community concerns about it, and the range of Australian policies that are involved in its…
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Author: Jared Greenville
The unbundling of production has created supply chains that span across countries. This is termed a Global Value Chain (GVC), and global developments have created new opportunities for Australian agriculture.
The world’s food and fibre is increasingly being produced…
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The New South Wales (NSW) Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs) provide for sustainable forest management, certainty of access to resources for the renewable forestry industry, and a comprehensive conservation reserve network.The NSW RFAs are long-term bilateral agreements that strike a balance between…
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We support dairy exporters to access markets overseas, but other government agencies and industry groups also have a role in exporting from Australia.If you are involved in exporting dairy products, you are responsible for understanding your regulatory obligations.There are a range of resources…
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When levies applyLevy applies to thoroughbred horses recorded in a:mare return lodged with Racing Australia for registration in the Australian Stud Book, orstallion declaration of service lodged with Racing Australia for registration in the Australian Stud Book.ExemptionsLevy does not apply…
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Date of Issue: 29 July 2016Date of Effect: ImmediateAttention:
Industries - Export Establishments, Industry bodies
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and…
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Date of Issue: 29 July 2016
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries - Export Establishments, Industry bodies - MLA, AMIC, DA, Egg Corp, Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and Regional offices, ATMs and FOMs, OPVs and Meat…
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