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A hitchhiker (or contaminating) pest is one that can ‘hitch a ride’ into the country. They come in on containers, goods or travellers’ luggage on ships and aircraft. They can also arrive on cargo such as cars, tyres or machinery.These pests can remain hidden and undetected for a long time.…
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The Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL) outlines the minimum animal health and welfare conditions that exporters must meet when exporting livestock. The current version that exporters must comply with is ASEL 3.3, which commenced on 30 November 2023.
We are committed to…
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The Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) is a regulatory requirement. Exporters must meet requirements in ESCAS to export feeder or slaughter livestock from Australia.
For the purpose of export, we define livestock as sheep, goats, cattle, deer, buffalo, and camelids. ESCAS only applies…
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13 May 2020
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of the following cucurbitaceous seed for sowing (including synonyms) from all countries:
Citrullus lanatus (watermelon)
Cucumis melo (cantaloupe)
Cucumis sativus (cucumber)
Cucurbita…
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NT & MA & AN PLUNKETT
ABN: 78 368 645 151
FJ LENNE PTY LTD
ABN: 47 004 512 832
255 McIsaac Road
ARDMONA, Vic 3629
Phone (03) 5829 0015
Fax (03) 5829 0324
Email info@plunkettorchards.com.au…
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[expand all]What has changed? The Australian Government, as represented by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) and the Wine Australia…
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Horses that meet Australia's strict import conditions can be imported into Australia from approved countries. A valid import permit from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is required, and all import conditions must be met before horses are eligible for import…
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Date of issue: 3 November 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022- 10
Attention
Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and Grocery Council
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and Regional offices
Purpose
To update advice provided in…
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There are many widely documented and researched ways to improve farm productivity. The main ‘drivers’ of farm productivity are summarised below:
Innovation and technology adoption
Innovation and the adoption of technology is closely linked to improvements in farm productivity and has generated…
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12 August 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
The department has seen an increase in the number of elderly cats and dogs being imported with chronic…
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