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Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease of birds and can affect most wild and domesticated bird species. HPAI viruses are a subset of all avian influenza strains that are identified by certain molecular markers that are associated with the ability to cause severe disease and mortality…
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What is Sterile Insect Technique?
Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a recognised phytosanitary procedure for pest management under the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs). It is a sterilisation technique that can provide effective control of target insect populations such as…
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Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoniI 'Qfly') and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata 'Medfly') are among the world’s worst horticultural pests, affecting a wide range of host plants throughout Australia. The horticultural industry estimates fruit flies cost Australia hundreds of…
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Dairy Exports Assurance Program (DEAP) have released the Dairy Export Registration Manual. The Dairy industry now has new and improved access to key information to help manufacturers and exporters to:
better understand their obligations for becoming export registered, and
meet exporting and…
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30 September 2020
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of horticultural fresh produce, cut flowers, plants and other plant-based commodities.
This temporary change is relevant to the use of original paper phytosanitary certificates (PCs). It does not apply to countries that already provide…
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Date of issue: 28 March 2023
Date of effect: Immediately
Reference Number: MAA2023-03
Related Market Access Advice: MAA2021-04 – Countries and products affected by the occurrence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Victoria as at 12 April 2021.
Attention
Egg Exporters —Australian…
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s biosecurity work. Biosecurity Advice notices are sent to registered stakeholders and placed on the website.
Information about how to register as a stakeholder is also…
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1 December 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the carrot industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export to Taiwan in 2021.
Summary of changes and key points
Interested carrot farms and packhouses from New South Wales,…
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Young Aussies seeking careers in the agriculture industry will reap the benefits of the AgCAREERSTART pilot program.The pilot program provides on-the-job experience, offering successful applicants aged 18–25, the opportunity to have a practical placement on a farm over a 10–12-month period.…
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Date of issue: 9 September 2022Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2022-08AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies –Australian Food and Grocery CouncilExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry —Central and Regional officesPurposeThis Market Access Advice provides advice on the…
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