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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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Australia will host the 30th session of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC).
The theme for the 2-6 October event in Sydney is Sustainable forests for a sustainable future.
The APFC is the Asia-Pacific region’s key decision-making forum for…
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This year’s National Farm Safety Week is presenting farmers and farming communities with a wide array of stories, information, tips and events designed to upskill safe farming practices and improve wellbeing.The theme ‘In Safe Hands’ will help farming communities improve and embed safety practices…
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News and alertsChanges to Vegetable seed for sowingFrom 1 July 2025 an import permit will be required for Brassicaceous seed requiring treatment and Cucurbitaceous seed requiring testing and/or treatment, that are imported for an end use of sowing. Importers will be able to apply for import permits…
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02 November 2022
The Australian Agricultural Census 2020–21 visualisations is based on the most recent agricultural census data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for 2020–21.
The dashboards present the data for two sets of regions:
Australian Statistical Geography…
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Protecting commercial poultryThe best way to minimise the risk of avian influenza (bird flu) in your flocks is to maintain high levels of biosecurity on your property.More information on the management and biosecurity of commercial poultry is available at:Australian Animal Welfare Standards and…
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30 May 2025Who does this notice affect?All clients engaging with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (department) by phone and/or anticipating email responses from the department.InformationRestored time:As of: 14:00 Friday 30 May 2025 (AEST).Detail:Between approximately 13:10 and…
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Today (21 March) is the United Nations International Day of Forests, an important day to raise awareness of forest habitats and encourage local, national and international efforts to protect and restore forests.The theme for 2024 is Forests and Innovation: New Solutions for a Better World.Head of…
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The definition of forest used by
Australia's National Forest Inventory is:
An area, incorporating all living and non-living components, that is dominated by trees having usually a single stem and a mature or…
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Import Risk Analysis Appeal Panel - Findings Report
Final Generic Import Risk Analysis Report for Prawns and Prawn Products
Introduction
The Import Risk Analysis Appeal Panel (IRAAP) was convened in accordance with the Import Risk Analysis Handbook 20031 (the handbook) published by the…
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