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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, October 2018A document examining the benefits of biotechnology and its potential contribution to innovation in the Australian agricultural sector.DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeBiotechnology and agriculture in Australia: policy…
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The Australian Government’s current approach to drought policy has been informed by its history.States and territories have primary legislative and administrative responsibility for natural resources and agriculture. This includes:land usewater managementdrought response and planning.However, all…
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The Forests Australia website provides up-to-date information on Australia's forests including forest-related publications and maps, and links to forest management organisations and institutions.The website is hosted by ABARES in the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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The Highly Compliant Importer scheme is a key activity under the National Biosecurity Strategy Action Plan to enhance a shared biosecurity culture.The department is committed to driving positive biosecurity behaviours and incentivising compliance through promotion and expansion of the HCI…
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The National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases methodology and dataset
OverviewThe National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases (abbreviated to Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL)) is comprised of 168 species from eight thematic groups of pests, weeds or diseases. The primary purpose of the EEPL is to facilitate activities that help…
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The following external agencies and organisations can provide information about forestry in Australia.National agencies and organisationsAustralian Government AgenciesDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesGPO Box 2013CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02 6213 6000Email (online form): …
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On 19 November 2018, the Australian government announced the Smart Fruit Fly Management measure to strengthen and modernise fruit fly management across Australia.The focus of the work under the measure is to:strengthen the capability, capacity and resilience of Australia’s fruit fly management…
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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the leaf-mining moth Stomphastis thraustica for the biological control of bellyache bush (Jatropha gossypiifolia).
We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:
Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of Stomphastis …
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Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/32 - Final risk analysis report for the release of Plectonycha correntina for the biological control of Madeira vine8 November 2010Biosecurity Australia Advice 2010/32 - Release of the final risk analysis report for the release of Plectonycha correntina for the…
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Khapra beetle larvae cast skins in imported sea containers
Measures for sea containers exported from khapra beetle target risk countries are detailed below. For a full list of import conditions refer to BICON. Failure to comply with the measures may result…
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