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19 June 2013This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a policy recommendation has been made to allow release of the parasitoid wasp Mastrus ridens for the biological control of…
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Water security is a growing concern for Western Australian farmers. During a period of drought between 2018 and 2020, many of the state’s 200,000 farm dams ran dry, leaving growers struggling to maintain livestock and cropping operations.In response, the WaterSmart Dams Project was launched to…
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19 December 2013
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of a draft risk analysis report to consider a proposal for the release of the geometrid moth Eueupithecia sp.2 for the biological control of the weed Parkinsonia aculeata. The draft report is being issued for 30…
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About our programOur Biosecurity Innovation Program (BIP) funds innovative ideas to enhance our biosecurity system.The BIP invests in new technologies and approaches. It identifies and develops new products and services to manage biosecurity challenges and risks.Through the BIP we:identify and…
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Australia’s forests are diverse, extensive, and highly regarded for their ecological, economic and social values.
In addition to producing a range of wood and non-wood products (for example, oils) forests also provide valuable…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, 2013DownloadDocumentPagesFile size Myxomatosis vaccine availability in Australia PDF 2480 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web…
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Northern Australia is mainly considered as a biosecurity ‘buffer’ for southern Australia, but it is a unique environment and a growing source of agricultural wealth in its own right. North Australia’s…
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Episode: Nov 2024Presenters: Professor Gerry Cassis, University of New South Wales. Dr Marcos Roca-Cusachs, University of New South Wales. Associate Professor Cristiano Schwertner, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.Summary: The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) has been one of the most…
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The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the Australian Government’s key investment platform for achieving its natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental protection outcomes.Through the NHT the Australian Government has established the $302.1 million Climate-Smart…
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Australian agricultural exports have enjoyed lower tariffs in many export markets as a result of Australia’s free trade agreements (FTAs). These agreements bring a range of benefits, including better tariff and quota access for Australian exporters. But…
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