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The National Management Group (NMG) confirmed at its meeting on 19 September 2023 that eradication of Varroa destructor (varroa mite) is no longer feasible based on technical grounds, following advice from the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests (CCEPP), and has now entered a transition…
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In April 2017, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was jointly engaged by the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to undertake an independent review of the APVMA’s cost recovery arrangements. PwC was asked to provide an…
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International Year of Fruits and Vegetables 2021
The UN General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV).
The IYFV 2021 is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and…
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Facilitated by the Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program (IRBP), the Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Round Table was held in Darwin from 12 – 13 June.78 participants from different parts of northern Australia joined the event, including 46 Indigenous ranger coordinators and managers from partner…
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The National Statement on Animal Welfare (national statement) reflects the shared commitment by Australian, state and territory Agriculture Ministers to jointly lead the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).The national statement identifies opportunities for sustainable…
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We bring together governments, CSIRO, private and university animal health laboratories to establish and maintain standards for all veterinary laboratories in Australia.Best practice animal health laboratory services are essential to ensuring the quality of pest and disease detection and management…
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Welcome to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), the science and economics research division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Pause image slider Australia’s native forests and wood productionThis Insights paper describes…
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The Intergovernmental Agreement on Biosecurity (IGAB) is an agreement between all Australian governments.The agreement:sets out commitments for the Australian Government, and state and territory governmentsoutlines the agreed national goals and objectivesclarifies roles, responsibilities and…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 24 May 2023, a high-pressure system kept much of the country dry. Cold fronts moved across south-eastern parts of Australia bringing showers of up to 50 millimetres over parts of southern Victoria, western…
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Droughts can happen anywhere, anytime in Australia. The Australian, state and territory governments are supporting farmers across the country to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought through the National Drought Agreement (2024-2029).This 5-year, intergovernmental agreement explains…
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