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Feral deer are an emerging pest animal problem in Australia, with rising numbers causing damage to the environment and Australian agriculture.Current population numbers are not exact, but decades of farm escapes and deliberate relocations have helped deer populations expand exponentially. Recent…
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Author: Dale Ashton
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Average farm cash income for dairy farmers in the Murray–Darling Basin peaked in 2013–14, before declining in 2014–15 and 2015–16 because of lower milk prices and higher input costs. In real terms, dairy farm incomes in 2015–16 are estimated to…
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Detect and Protect
An Australian biosecurity podcast
Episode 7
Host: Steve Peios
Guest: Dr Alexander Schmidt-Lebuhn
Dr Alexander Schmidt-Lebuhn, Scientist at the CSIRO, explains how the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) could destroy over 300 types of plants including our food crops…
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OverviewThis project aims to develop a suite of tests on a portable, battery-operated multiplexing qPCR platform for the detection of major emergency diseases of cattle and pigs. It also serves as a proof-of-concept for the use of this multiplexing, point-of-care qPCR platform for other emergency…
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OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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Emergency measures are currently in place to manage the risk of Xylella (Xylella fastidiosa and Xylella taiwanensis) entering Australia via imported host plants and some seed species.Australia has transitioned emergency measures to regulate Xylella hosts at the genus level, rather than family level…
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Our innovative farmers are being celebrated as part of National Agriculture Day (AgDay).
Led by National Farmers’ Federation, the theme of this year’s AgDay is innovation and how new technologies are making farming more productive and sustainable.
From paddock to plate, we are committed to…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2025The Emergency Marine Pest Plan is Australia’s framework for managing marine pest outbreaks and guides our emergency response activities.Marine pest response manuals provide guidance on how to respond to a suspected or confirmed marine pest, and…
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The agricultural statistical system is comprised of stakeholders, statistical assets and underlying support systems and principles.The system seeks to generate statistics meaningful for decision-making, planning and policy making.Components of the system…
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Cats and dogs must undergo a quarantine period in Australia. We provide this service at the Post-Entry Quarantine Facility in Mickleham near Melbourne, Australia.Our facility provides high quality care for your cat or dog during quarantine.Read more about quarantine and fees.Read more about…
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