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Early symptoms of Panama disease are yellowing leaves that collapse into a ‘skirt’.Dr Luadir Gasparotto, Embrapa, PaDIL.
Panama disease Tropical Race 4Restricted distribution in Northern Territory and Queensland (under quarantine control)Features: Soil-borne fungal disease that causes…
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20 August 2018
Who does this notice affect?
All importers and customs brokers who lodge imported cargo to the department for biosecurity assessment.
What has changed?
Import industry advice notice 71-2018 issued on 10 July introduced the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources Highly…
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Why is gamma irradiation used?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry applies a range of biosecurity treatments to products of animal origin. The treatments available include heat treatment and gamma irradiation.Gamma irradiation is a risk management measure that may be offered for…
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22 December 2022
From 1 February 2023 the Biosecurity Portal will be the only way for most clients to book cargo import inspections with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The portal is a streamlined process for booking import inspections that gives clients full control of…
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Exotic bee species look similar to everyday honey bees, but can carry pests and diseases, or take over our honey bee hives. Left is Asian honey bee; centre is everyday honey bee; right is the giant honey bee.Ken Walker, Museum Victoria, PaDIL.
Bees (Apis spp.) (exotic species)Exotic to…
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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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Limnocharis flava
What to look for
An aquatic weed that grows to about one metre in height with pale green oval leaves and yellow flowers, each with three petals and numerous bright yellow stamens.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material or soil out of the Torres Strait Protected…
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4 December 2024Who does this notice affect?Industry representatives and members of the public involved in human biosecurity related imports.What has changed?The department has revised the current ‘Arrivals’ contact email address for human biosecurity related matters (arrivals@aff.gov.au). The new…
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19 October 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Industry who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.
What has changed?
The department continues to experience high volumes of entry lodgements,…
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11/01/2023Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or importing goods that are subject…
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