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Farmers and land managers can have more confidence in soil practitioner knowledge thanks to a new $1 million accreditation funded by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
The Registered Soil Practitioner (RSP) accreditation, which was developed by Soil Science Australia in…
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It is a requirement of each New South Wales Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) that its performance is reviewed every five years to provide an assessment of progress made with the RFAs, and includes:the extent to which milestones and obligations have been met, including the management of the…
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The Australian Government is strengthening Australia’s biosecurity system through long-term, predictable, and sustainable funding.
These changes are part of a $1.03 billion sustainable funding package that was announced in the Federal Budget to maintain biosecurity policy, operational and…
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Senior Plant Pathologist Jenny Morrison has been given a remarkable accolade: a newly discovered species of fungus has been named after her.
It all started in north Queensland in 2019, when Jenny was one of 26 scientists from around Australia who…
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2 January 2025Who does this notice affect?This notice affects importers of live plants (nursery stock) from China, customs brokers and departmental staff.What has changed?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has identified a recent publication which reports the presence of Xylella…
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Filmed amidst the stunning native forests of Queensland and New South Wales, ‘Roots of Resilience’ tells the story of the deep connection between forests and First Nations culture, and the threat posed by the devastating plant disease – myrtle rust.Interviews with Australia’s Indigenous rangers,…
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Date of notice: 13 October 2014
Date of effect: 13 December 2014
Attention:
Industries
All food commodity groups
State Regulatory Authorities
Department of Agriculture
Central and Regional offices
ATMs and FOMs
OPVs and Meat inspection staff
Affected Markets: EU Member States…
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Revised Draft Import Risk Analysis Report for Apples from New Zealand
FACT SHEET – JUNE 2004
BIOSECURITY AUSTRALIA commenced an import risk analysis (IRA) on apples from New Zealand in 1999…
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Weeds are a serious threat to Australia's environment and primary industries.Gamba grass (Andropogon gayanus), cat’s claw creeper (Dolichandra unguis-cati) and Madeira vine (Anredera cordifolia) are declared Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) for their invasiveness and potential for spread. They…
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Date of Issue: 12 September 2012
Date of Effect: Immediate
Country: China
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has become aware that that a new decree (Decree 55) has been issued by China’s General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ),…
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