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The tiny adult Khapra beetle (top) and juvenile larvae (bottom) pictured on grains of rice.Credit: Science and Surveillance Group, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Khapra beetleExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny beetle pest that infests stored produce such as …
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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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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, February 2021This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).Data set - Importing Food Inspection Scheme - monthly failing food reports[expand all]Risk food testsWe target and monitor…
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Broadacre crops include wheat, cotton, oilseeds, rice, barley, maize, lupin and chickpea. Pests of broadacre crops include species of fungi and insects.The National Action Plan for Pests of Broadacre Crops is under development.The plan will be a nationally agreed approach to:prevent the…
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Christmas is fast approaching, and our biosecurity officers are getting ready for an increase of passengers flying in and out of our airports.
While the holidays are a great time for all, our officers will be working hard to keep Australia safe from pests and diseases that can do harm to our…
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26 August 2024Public consultationWe invite you to comment on the draft report by 5pm on Monday, 28 October 2024.The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website.Have your sayThis risk review was initiated in response to trade enquiries, new scientific knowledge, and…
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