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The AWTG is made up of representatives from each of the state and territory government departments responsible for animal welfare and from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries participates in an observer capacity.AWTG members:…
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Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing EstablishmentsAWTG 26-01 noted further updates from the cross-jurisdictional working group, led by Queensland, which is considering options to progress the development of the processing standards.Pig WelfareAWTG discussed…
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The AWTG meets regularly via online conference. Business is also completed out of session as required.SecretariatSecretariat services are provided by the Animal Welfare and Regulatory Stewardship Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Annual ReportAWTG Annual Report 2024The…
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16 March 2026PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise forest product exporters, establishment occupiers and authorised officers (AOs) of updates to instructional material for the inspection of forest products for exports.Summary of changes and key pointsThe following instructional…
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Lending to the farm sector has increased by 5% in real terms, to $142.5 billion, according to the latest data.Lending rose across all states and territories, except the Northern Territory, with strongest growth in Western Australia (8.2%) and South Australia (7.5%), according to the 2023-24…
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This page contains analyses of farm physical and financial performance drawing on ABARES survey data, including:Quarterly updates of current and forecast financial performanceAnnual farm performance statistics by sizeFarm Data Portal – a dashboard with detailed statistics by industry, state and…
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Agricultural lending data 2024–25Debt is an important source of funds for farmers to develop their farm business and for ongoing working capital. Information on trends in the use of debt financing provides context for understanding longer term changes in farm financial performance and the drivers…
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