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Australia is proud to be able to help Pacific Island nations bring their views and expertise to critical international plant health talks.
Three delegates from American Samoa, Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia will attend the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO)…
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Authors: Kasia Mazur, Andrea Bath, Jacob Savage and Robert Curtotti
Summary
The Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Framework is currently being developed by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. This framework plans to ensure that each sector, commercial, recreational…
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The Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program (IRBP) helps protect Australia’s more than $81 billion agricultural industries by partnering with Indigenous Rangers in northern Australia to undertake biosecurity surveillance for exotic pests, diseases and weeds. A key element of the IRBP is capability…
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Every day our biosecurity team members make a meaningful impact safeguarding our way of life, protecting our agricultural industries, animals, plants and the health and wellbeing of our country.As a biosecurity officer, you’ll contribute to the vital role of preventing harmful pests and diseases…
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Playing to advantages
Authors: Jared Greenville, Andrew Duver and Mikayla Bruce
Source: Shutterstock.com
Introduction
Australian agriculture has benefited significantly from its focus on exports of raw agricultural and minimally transformed products.…
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This page provides guidance on how to import biological materials including foods, therapeutics, laboratory materials, and vaccines.
Import conditions/is a permit required
You can use the departnment's Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON)to determine if the product you want to import…
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International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021
The UN General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV).
The IYFV 2021 is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and…
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Forestry measuresThe Australian Government’s A Better Future for our Regions and A Future Grown in Australia policies, establish the government’s commitment to Australia’s forest industries. They aim to strengthen, support and continue a sustainable forestry sector now and into the future.The…
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About our programOur Biosecurity Innovation Program (BIP) funds innovative ideas to enhance our biosecurity system.The BIP invests in new technologies and approaches. It identifies and develops new products and services to manage biosecurity challenges and risks.Through the BIP we:identify and…
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The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) originates from the southern United States and Mexico. It is widely recognised as an invasive species with established populations in the Cayman Islands, the Virgin Islands, and the Bahamas.
The corn snake is a frequently encountered species in the illegal…
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