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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has completed a pest risk analysis for ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ associated with apiaceous crops. There were three…
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A review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) from the Middle East and North Africa region
Import conditions for dates from some countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have been published on our Biosecurity Import…
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Australia is one of the few countries to remain free from the world’s most severe pests and diseases. Our agriculture and export industries benefit from our favourable biosecurity status.
There are many kinds of pests (such as thrips, mites and aphids) that can arrive on imported cut flowers…
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This information provides the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) requirements for itinerant vessels with timber components and vessels being imported into Australia. This information is provided to ensure that the risk of introducing an…
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MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD.
Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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[expand all]What’s the difference between the Australian Border Force and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry?The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry protects Australia from exotic pests and diseases, while the Australian Border Force intercepts illegal goods, such…
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Review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has completed the review of biosecurity import…
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The Australian Government has committed $33.8 million over 15 years (2014-2029) to help farmers gain improved access to safe and effective agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals, and assist them in producing food for Australia and the world.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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Costa and dirtgirl Tackle Biosecurity
ABC TV eco-warriors dirtgirl, scrapboy and Costa the Garden Gnome, along with some of our Northern Australia Quarantine Strategy (NAQS) officers get together in Country - Handle with Care, a new seven episode video series, as they travel through northern…
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Export of animal reproductive material
Under Australia's Export Control Act 2020 and the Export Control (Animals) Rules 2021, an Export Permit and Health Certificate issued by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is required to export all animal reproductive…
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