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Exotic bee species look similar to everyday honey bees, but can carry pests and diseases, or take over our honey bee hives. Left is Asian honey bee; centre is everyday honey bee; right is the giant honey bee.Ken Walker, Museum Victoria, PaDIL.
Bees (Apis spp.) (exotic species)Exotic to…
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Dutch elm disease causes leaf wilting in elm trees, which arecommonly planted in Australian cities and gardens. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bugwood.org
Dutch elm diseaseExotic to AustraliaFeatures: One of the most devastating plant diseases in the world that…
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Trees with fire blight look burnt. Bruce Watt, University of Maine, Bugwood.org
Fire blightExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fast spreading bacterial infection of rosaceous hosts, particularly apple and pear, affecting all parts of the treeWhere it’s from: Asia, Africa, North, Central and…
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Our research comprehensively covers the agriculture, forestry and fisheries portfolio – reports, information and data is grouped within the following research areas and the ‘About my region’ sub-site.Research topicsABARES InsightsAgricultural outlookAgricultural…
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Authors: Dr Will Chancellor and Dr Jared GreenvilleABARES Insights: The ‘multi-speed industry: Dairy productivity in the spotlightDownload PDF - 6.25 MBDownload Word - 3.69 MBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.About this reportNational dairy farm…
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ABARES has been commissioned to conduct an independent review into the relationship between growers and integrated producers in the Australian chicken meat supply chain.The review will examine whether there is evidence of market failure within the industry, and if so, potential actions that could…
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