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3 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of other-risk plant products, seeds for sowing and other stakeholders in the import and shipping industries – including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers,…
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1 December 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the carrot industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export to Taiwan for the 2022 season.
Summary of key points
Applications are now open for the accreditation of carrot…
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Watch farm biosecurity videosThe 2007 equine influenza (horse flu) outbreak in Australia was a timely reminder of why biosecurity is both beneficial and necessary. Regardless of whether you own a large or small property, you are responsible for keeping your animals, plants/crops free from weeds,…
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14 February 2018
Who does this notice affect?
Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.
What has changed?
Background
The department will be implementing a mandatory requirement that all…
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Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the damaging plant pests that occur in other countries.This freedom helps our producers to access local and overseas markets, protects our unique environment, and supports a healthy way of life for all Australians.To keep up to date with our work to…
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Authors: Angus Robertson and Jenny Eather
Source: DAFF photo library
Removal of an impediment to trade provided a pathway for the cherry and summerfruit (apricots, nectarines, peaches and plums) industries to successfully compete in a large and growing market in China.
Introduction
The value…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 10 tariff rate quotas (TRQs) under the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UK FTA), including beef meat.Australian exporters can export beef meat at a 0% tariff rate under the following quota volumes.Agreement yearQuota…
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Farm advisors need local climate projections to help farmers better plan for future climate variability.In response, the Future Drought Fund is investing in the Climate Services for Agriculture (CSA) program developed by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and CSIRO to provide users with better climate…
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Date of Issue: 30 November 2016
Date of Effect: Immediately
Attention:Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and regional offices
Affected…
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Australian, state and territory governments offer various forms of financial assistance for farmers affected by mice infestation.Australian Government financial supportFarm Household Allowance which assists farming families experiencing financial hardship.Free financial counselling to individuals…
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