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31 May 2024Who does this notice affect?Biosecurity industry participants who have approved arrangements (under Chapter 7 of the Biosecurity Act 2015), particularly the managers and contact persons for these approved arrangements.What has changed?The department is introducing a new, more convenient…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, October 2020
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On 27 June 2018,…
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ABARES has provided forecasting services for agriculture since 1948. With production decisions often made before prices are known, forecasts help farmers manage risk. Consumers benefit through the availability of high quality and reasonably priced food. Providing information on expected prices also…
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Last updated August 2024Download this noticeNotice to Industry 14 - Policy on riding horses at the Mickleham Quarantine Facility (PDF 209 KB)IntroductionThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) requires all horses imported into Australia from approved countries other than New…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 18 December 2024, low-pressure systems brought rainfall to the north and west of Australia.Many northern cropping regions recorded significant rainfall totals this week. Totals of between 5 to 100 millimetres were…
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Author: Brett Herbert, Australian Government Department of Agriculture
Crayfish plague is an exotic disease and is listed in Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases of Aquatic Animals. It is a serious disease of freshwater crayfish, and Australian crayfish are highly susceptible.…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
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For the week ending 18 October 2023, a cold front and trough brought showers to southeastern parts of the country. A high-pressure system kept the remainder of the country dry.
Across cropping regions, rainfall totals of up…
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It is important that any locust activity is reported as soon as possible to your local biosecurity authority or department of primary industries or agriculture. Reports can be made by contacting APLC regional or headquarters offices.
You can also report locust activity to the APLC online…
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Online PaymentsWhat do I need to make an AIMS entry payment upfront?You must hold an active and valid biosecurity entry (AIMS entry number). The AIMS entry number will be provided by the department at the time of an assessment or inspection of your goods.Please call 1800 900 090 (Option 1 then…
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Authors: Neal Hughes and Peter Gooday
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In recent decades, Australia has seen a shift towards higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall, which has had significant effects on many farmers. Despite these trends there remains much uncertainty over the…
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