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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, December 2017The purpose of the Announcement Information Paper is to provide background information about the review of biosecurity import…
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Australia's biosecurity
Exotic plant pests and diseases can damage our agriculture industries, food production and natural environment. Some could change our way of life. Thanks to our biosecurity system, Australia is free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases.
The…
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IntroductionRabies is a zoonotic viral infection that causes a fatal encephalitic disease. It is a significant animal and public health issue in affected parts of the world.Rabies in animals is…
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The Australian honey bee industry is composed of about 29,690 registered beekeepers. Around 2000 of these are considered to be commercial apiarists, each with more than 50 hives (average 400 – 800 hives).The European honey bee contributes directly to the Australian economy. The industry produces…
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At the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, we know inclusion makes us better. Better as individuals, better as a workplace, and better at delivering for the community. Inclusion in the workplace underpins our core values and helps us to deliver on our purpose and objectives.
Our new…
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A study using the FWPA softwood data series
Authors: Tim Westwood and Linden Whittle
Summary
This report was jointly funded by Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) and ABARES to estimate the responsiveness of demand for structural pine to changes in timber and steel prices. Measures of…
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Chapter 20: International fishery management arrangements
H Patterson
Figure 20.1 Areas of competence for regional fisheries management organisations
Notes: CCAMLR Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources. CCSBT Commission for the Conservation of Southern…
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Harmful pests and diseases may arrive with travellers coming to Australia.We screen incoming air and cruise travellers and baggage to protect against this risk. We use X-ray machines, detector dogs, physical inspection and questioning.If you are travelling to Australia, check what to do:before you…
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African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs. Since 2007, the disease has spread throughout the world. Affected countries in our region include Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea. There is no registered vaccine for ASF and the disease kills about 80% of…
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Follow these steps to export dairy products. This guide will help you comply with Australian export laws and meet importing country requirements.If you are looking for information on starting up a dairy business, meeting regulatory requirements and expanding your export operations, our information…
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