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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry issues certification for the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) sheepmeat and goatmeat tariff rate quotas (TRQ) and the EU only ‘erga omnes’ quota.Australian exporters can export specific quantities of eligible products to the EU and UK…
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Imported food can be referred for testing under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme.How it worksWe issue you with an initial Food Control Certificate (FCC) that sets out what:food needs testingtests need to be performed.If we refer your food for testing, you must nominate a laboratory to conduct…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the 7 days to 24 March 2021, troughs and low-pressure systems generated thunderstorms and showers across eastern, central and northern Australia, with large areas recording weekly rainfall totals in…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the week ending 8 September 2021, a trough of low-pressure systems and an associated cold front resulted in substantial rainfall for south-eastern and central Australia over the weekend. The trough was…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the week ending 9 June 2021, low pressure troughs and cold fronts brought moderate rainfall to south-eastern Australia and parts of Western Australia.
The rainfall across eastern Australian cropping regions…
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[expand all]From the Chief ScientistOn the 7th December 2015 the Prime Minister, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, announced the Government's National Innovation and Science Agenda. Through this Agenda, the Government will invest $1.1…
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The Office of the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) is a team of scientists and policy makers who support the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (ACVO), Dr Beth Cookson in the delivery of her role and responsibilities.
The ACVO is the primary representative of, and advisor to, the…
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What are nucleic acids?
Nucleic acids are chemical compounds which can carry genetic information in living organisms and viruses. The two main classes of nucleic acids are deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
DNA is the genetic material found in…
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Where can I find information about import conditions for RAT kits?
Information about biosecurity import conditions can be found on BICON - Australian Biosecurity Import Conditions. We recommend that importers search for “test kit” and follow the path that best…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the week ending 28 July 2021, cold fronts and troughs brought rainfall to much of southern Australia. A high-pressure system and associated cloud free skies saw little to no rainfall across the northern half…
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