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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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The department is responsible for advising importing country authorities of instances where exported Australian food poses a food safety risk and has been subject to a recall, including trade recalls.
Export registered manufacturing establishments and exporters have legal responsibilities to…
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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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OverviewAustralian plantation statistics is published every year. It supports strategic forest industry planning and decision-making by presenting information on total plantation area, new planting and ownership.The plantation areas are presented by jurisdiction and National Plantation Inventory…
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What is khapra beetle?
Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) is Australia’s number two National Priority Plant Pest and the number one plant priority…
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Brisbane City Council – Keep Moreton Island (Mulgumpin) Cane Toad FreeKeeping Moreton Island Cane Toad Free is no easy task. But that hasn’t stopped Brisbane City Council and their partners from doing just that.More than 170,000 people visit the island via boat or barge each year, increasing the…
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Agriculture VictoriaTogether, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Agriculture Victoria have made a significant contribution to reducing aquatic biosecurity risks through their Junior Marine Biosecurity Officer program. Launched in May 2024, the month-long initiative…
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Customs brokers and importers must complete full import declarations (FIDs) for imported food. FIDs are lodged through the Department of Home Affairs' Integrated Cargo System (ICS).We use this information when inspecting and testing food imports. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme…
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RatesProductLevy/charge rateStone fruit1 cent per kilogramGST is not applied to Australian Government levies and charges.See full details of the levy and charge rates.Return and payment datesQuarterlyQuarterly returns and payments are for stone fruit bought, sold (other than by retail sale)…
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Pine wilt nematode has devastated pine forests overseas.USDA Forest Service - Region 2 - Rocky Mountain Region, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Bursaphelenchus spp. (tree nematodes) and sawyer beetles (vector)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: Nematodes (microscopic worms) that damage trees…
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