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Authors: Chandra Wanakula and Sandra Parsons
PSHB Euwallacea fornicatus with frass. Credit: Pia Scanlon, DPIRD, WA.
SummaryEuwallacea fornicatus (Eichhoff), polyphagous shot hole borer (PSHB) [Coleoptera: Scolytinae] is a tiny wood boring beetle native to…
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Update: 29 MarchPrecautionary testing undertaken by the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has returned negative results for Lumpy Skin Disease and Foot and Mouth Disease, confirming that there is no evidence of an exotic disease.Australia’s Animal Health Status remains unchanged.Update: 28…
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This is Supporting information for Indicator 1.1c, published July 2024.Forest in the National Reserve System by IUCN protected area categoryTo be protected and included in Australia’s National Reserve System (NRS), an area of land must meet the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
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Authors: Rocio Noriega, Mahdi Parsa, James Woodhams and Rupert Summerson OverviewThis report supports the review of the Southern Squid Jig Fishery (SSJF) harvest strategy and provides a description of the available data and recommendations for future data collection that would enable…
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ABARES Working PaperPublished: 30 April 2024Authors: Haydn Valle, Shiji Zhao, Louise Capel and Will ChancellorSummaryVegetable productivity growth is inherently difficult to measure, due to the heterogeneity of outputs and subsequent challenges in aggregating price data. Standard approaches also…
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The Carp Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) provides scientific and technical advice on the Carp Biological Control Program. The Carp SAG helps develop research activities, identify specialist researchers, and consider research results.The Carp SAG is made up of representatives from all affected…
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In 2016, the Australian Government began investigating the use of carp virus to control carp numbers in Australia. The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) led work.The FRDC undertook extensive consultation, detailed investigations and targeted research. Eleven research…
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AWTG Terms of ReferenceThe AWTG is governed by terms of reference that have been endorsed by the Agriculture Senior Officials’ Committee (AGSOC).Download DOCX - 49 KBContacting the AWTGEmail: awtg@aff.gov.au Post: AWTG c/- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry,GPO Box 858, Canberra…
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Foster biosecurity champions in the classroom.Introducing biosecurity education to the classroom provides students a valuable opportunity to:learn about Australia's biosecurity systemrecognise potential biosecurity threatsunderstand the shared responsibility to protect our way of life.Lesson plans…
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Report SummaryFoot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is one of the most contagious of animal diseases. Animals may be infected by inhalation or ingestion. Ruminants are especially sensitive to infection via the…
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