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Authors: Matthew Howden and Kirk Zammit
The United States is a major producer and the largest exporter of agricultural commodities. Because of the size of the US agriculture sector, changes in production, trade and policy can affect international markets. This has been demonstrated by the China-…
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We have completed the final report on the import risk review for dairy products for human consumption.
Steps to complete this risk analysisWhen we do a risk analysis, we:review the science on pests and diseases of concernassess and analyse biosecurity…
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2021 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Remember - applications close at 5.00pm AEST Friday 4 October 2020
Read our overview prior to completing your 2021 application. Contact the Science Awards team if you have any questions via email or…
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The Australian Government has kicked off a new $1.4 million capacity enhancing project in Indonesia, providing Australian expertise in-country, to assist in the fight to control foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).
A departmental veterinary officer will be seconded to the…
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Authors: Lindsay Hogan, Caroline Gunning-Trant
Source: ABARES
Summary
The value of Australia’s farm production and agricultural exports have increased strongly over the past decade to $61 billion and $48 billion, respectively, in 2019–20. The National Farmers Federation (NFF) has…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cloven hoofed animals, including cattle, buffalo, sheep,…
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We report on our appointments and vacancies listings. We’re required to do this by Senate Order 15—Departmental and agency appointments and vacancies.We report on all:appointments made by the government to Commonwealth bodiesexisting vacancies to be filled by government appointmentCommonwealth…
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6 January 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all airlines, freight forwarders, pet transport companies and importers of cats and dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
While COVID-19 restrictions have been eased in Victoria, the impact of COVID-19 is continuing to effect wait…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers the Biosecurity Act 2015, Export Control Act 2020, Imported Food Control Act 1992 and various other Acts in order to protect Australia's animal, plant and human health status and to maintain market access for Australian food and…
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