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Scorched leaves are a common symptom of the bacterial disease Xylella which can infect hundreds of plant species.
John Hartman, University of Kentucky, Bugwood.org
Xylella and exotic vectorsExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A bacterial disease that…
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In the face of a changing climate, many farmers are looking to fill knowledge gaps that will help them adapt to future challenges and build the resilience of their farms, businesses and communities.James Bresnehan, mixed farmer and President of the Coal River Products Association (CRPA), a grower…
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23 January 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind industry of departmental processes for authorisation of plant and plant product Requests for Permit (RFP), including requirements for out of hours authorisations and urgent/critical requests. Summary of changes and key…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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Name: Rees Attwood
Email: rees@redrichfruits.com.au
Phone: (03) 5964 4596
Conntry: Australia
Postcode: 3139
Comments:
I am writing on behald of Red Rich Fruits, apple growers in the Yarra Valley of Victoria for
more than 60 years.
We hold grave concerns about the possibility of exotic pests…
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Exotic pests, diseases and weeds can hitch a ride to Australia with vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo. If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever.
We manage…
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The department is involved in international efforts to foster the sustainable management of forests globally and combat illegal logging and associated trade. Our department aims to assist our forest industries through international engagement that benefits their interests, in turn supporting the…
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A woman who illegally misdeclared a package as lingerie and shoes when it really held 57 cacti and succulents has been convicted.Kirsten Mae Fearn pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to 14 biosecurity charges on Friday 25 July. She was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and…
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Our department has around 4,000 employees. We are committed to protecting the health of plants and animals in our region and improving trade and the biosecurity systems between Pacific Island countries and Australia.
To help you get a better idea of how we work we invite you to take a peek inside…
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The Australian Government has committed $12 million to an inaugural grant program under the Future Drought Fund that supports place-based, First Nations-led initiatives from 2025-26 to 2027-28.The Program will deliver this investment through community-driven projects that build resilience to dry…
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