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Accredited veterinarians (AAVs) ensure the health and welfare of livestock before and during export.AAVs have professional oversight to ensure animal health and welfare standards are met. This provides confidence to stakeholders including the:Australian Governmentexporterrelevant authority of the…
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12 August 2025Who does this notice affect?Approved arrangement operators, custom brokers, and importers associated with importing raw prawns.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) is currently experiencing extended delays in inspection availability…
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At 31 July 2025, the total holdings in the Farm Management Deposits (FMD) Scheme were around $6.15 billion.FMD statistics for each quarter, broken down by state and territory, are summarised at the bottom of this page.Historical Farm Management DepositsFMD statistics—detailed state/territory and…
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A discussion paper has been published, share your feedback on Have Your Say.Check out the Timeline for the development of the strategy.Food is essential to life and central to Australia’s culture and the economy. Australians participate in the food system as producers, processors, sellers, and…
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OverviewThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Cargo Consultative Committee (DCCC) is a committee for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and international trade and logistics service provider industries to consider tactical and strategic biosecurity related…
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ABARES’ Social Sciences Program conducts in-depth social research to deepen understanding of the human and social factors influencing Australia’s agriculture, fisheries, and forestry industries.Our research is rigorous, practical, and directly supports the development of effective policies,…
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In response to the referral from Agriculture Senior Officials, the Animal Welfare Task Group (AWTG) is examining the use of virtual fencing technology - GPS-enabled neckband or collar devices worn by livestock producing electric pulses to deter animals from approaching or crossing a virtual fence…
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Animal Health Committee’s key animal health policies. These are developed by AHC Member and Observer organisations and endorsed by AHC. Disease surveillance and diagnosticsSending biological samples overseasPolicy for the transfer of biological specimens to overseas laboratories -…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 13 August 2025, low-pressure systems and cold fronts brought rainfall to parts of eastern and south-western Australia.In cropping regions, rainfall was mixed. Western Australia and Queensland saw 5 - 50 millimetres…
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We have completed our Review of the biosecurity risks of prawns imported from all countries for human consumption. The final report included proposed import conditions. Publication of the final report represented the end of the process.Comment was sought on the import conditions proposed in the…
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