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Grains of wheat infected with Karnal buntL.A. Castlebury USDA-ARS SBML, PaDIL.
Karnal buntExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A fungal disease that causes broken hollow (bunted) grain, powdery masses of dark spores, and a strong fishy odourWhere it's from: India originally, but now also…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 4 February 2026, rainfall was recorded across northern regions of Australia, while central and most southern areas remained comparably dry.Active wet season troughs and a tropical low, brought widespread falls of…
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National OfficePhone within Australia: 1800 900 090Phone outside of Australia: +61 3 818 6700Vessels web page: VesselsEmail: conveyance.maritime@aff.gov.auNational Maritime Centre (NMC)Phone within Australia: 1300 004 605Phone outside of Australia: +61 8 8201 6185Out of hours emergency contact…
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The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise significant commitment to our nation’s biosecurity system.These are the past recipients of the awards.2024Dr David Banks Biosecurity Lifetime Achievement AwardDr Leslie SimsDr Kim Ritman Award for Science and InnovationDr Laurence MoundFirst Nations Award…
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Approved arrangements, previously Quarantine Approved Premises and Compliance Agreements, are voluntary arrangements entered into with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.These arrangements allow operators to manage biosecurity risks and/or perform the documentary assessment of…
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The Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO) Webinar series, hosted by Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith showcase plant health research, innovation, and biosecurity initiatives; fostering collaboration between the department, plant health stakeholders and…
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Episode: November 2025Presenters:Adam Slipinski, Senior Principal Scientistand Living Li, Post Doctoral research fellow Australian National Insect Collection, CSIROSummary: In this webinar Adam and Living talk about their research into the beetle groups Bostrichidae and Ptinidae (Anobiinae),…
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Date of effect: 02 March 2027AttentionImporters of melons, and brokers acting on behalf of these importers.PurposeTo advise of changes to the food safety import requirements for melons under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme. These changes will take effect from March 2027 pending registration of…
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