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Plantations and farm forestry present unique opportunities to increase Australia’s long-term wood supply while contributing social, economic and environmental benefits to Australia.
In recognition of this, the Australian Government are implementing a suite of initiatives totalling over $300…
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PLANT PEST
Myrtle rust symptoms on leaves.D.T. Junghans Embrapa, PaDIL.
Myrtle (eucalyptus) rust (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal infection that causes brown to grey lesions often surrounded by yellow sporesWhere it's from: Central America and Caribbean, United States, South…
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Future Drought Fund Investment StrategyOn 22 January 2025, we released the Future Drought Fund Investment Strategy. The Strategy is our roadmap for building drought resilient farms, landscapes and communities. It shows how we will achieve the FDF objectives. It also tells stakeholders when…
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The department controls exports of agricultural products listed or ‘prescribed’ in the Export Control Act 2020 and associated rules.What we doThe department works closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain national certification systems to meet importing country…
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Feasibility of agricultural insurance products in Australia for weather-related production risks
Feasibility of agricultural insurance products in Australia for weather–related production risks
This National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC) report assesses the feasibility and practicality of…
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The Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum was a dynamic three-day program filled with practical sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. It provided the perfect opportunity for staff in the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Office to engage in thought-provoking discussions,…
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The Australian plague locust is a persistent seasonal pest affecting Australia’s agricultural industries. Locust numbers can build very rapidly under favourable conditions, and adult swarms can move up to 600km in one night. In high density outbreaks, locusts can cause severe damage to pasture and…
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The Department is currently hosting a Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) Scholar from the Australian National University, Michaela Gilbert, who during her two-year placement is contributing to animal health epidemiology projects across the department, including the Office of the…
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The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry sponsored 6 delegates from neighbouring countries to take part in two national plant biosecurity workshops this month.
Marjorie Kemoi (left)
Michelle Balfour (Right)
Image taken by Emily Lamberton
The…
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Communiqué – 29 June 2023The fourth WA RFA Annual Meeting of Officials took place by videoconference on 29 June 2023. The meeting was attended by officials from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF); the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the…
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