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Spongy moth infesting a tree trunk. Note the dark yellow egg masses.Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture, Bugwood.org.
Spongy mothExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Medium sized moths that infest and destroy many kinds of plants; large hairy caterpillars up to 7 cm…
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Date of issue: 13 April 2021
Date of effect: 25 July 2021
Reference Number: MAA 2021-03
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Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
Purpose
This Market Access Advice provides information on the revision of Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS) for…
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We’re looking forward to visiting your region.The ABARES Regional Outlook conferences are an essential part of sharing our commodity forecasts and research results, and hearing from you about key regional agricultural issues. We…
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All food production activities have some level of impact on the environment. For commercial fishing, one of the most direct and visible impacts from the harvest of commercial fish species is the…
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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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Business Queensland, Queensland Government
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
Biosecurity SA, Primary Industries and Regions South Australia
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Australia’s excellent animal health surveillance system and effective emergency…
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Australia has hosted the 26th Session of the Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems (CCFICS26) with delegates from over 60 countries participating to develop principles and guidelines to facilitate trade in safe food.
Wrapping up for another year, CCFICS26…
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Scientific name: Lissachatina fulica
About GAS
GAS feeds voraciously causing severe damage to agricultural crops and native plants.
It is a host for rat lungworm which causes meningitis in humans.
This snail is listed as one of the top 100 invasive…
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Dr Richard George from the WaterSmart Dams project (left), with farmer and grower group representatives at a West Kojonup farm dam, discussing how decreasing runoff is reducing dam effectiveness.
Photo credit: Associate Professor Nik Callow, The University…
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