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In October 2000, the UN Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) established the International Arrangement on Forests (IAF). The IAF is the basis for international forests governance within the UN system.The IAF has five main components:UN Forum on Forests (UNFF)UNFF…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 19 November 2025, rainfall was recorded across parts of northern, western and eastern Australia, while central areas remained comparably dry.Across cropping regions, rainfall outcomes were low in southern areas with…
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We conducted a risk analysis for the release of the rust fungus Puccinia spegazzinii for the biological control of the weed Mikania micrantha.We conducted the risk analysis in two key steps:Released the draft report of the risk analysis for the release of Puccinia spegazzinii for the biological…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 3 December 2025, rainfall was recorded across parts of northern, southern and central Australia, while south-western areas remained comparably dry.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals were highly variable with…
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Recent social and economic studies examining the Australian forestry sector were reviewed to identify what types of social and economic impacts have been studied, and the methods used to identify…
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[expand all]The risk analysis processWhy is this non-regulated analysis of existing policy being undertaken?The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) helps…
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An overviewThe Australian Department of Agriculture (the department) is conducting a review of its existing policy for the importation of the dormant tubers of Calla lilies (Zantedeschia species only).…
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This product contains the latest Total Factor Productivity (TFP) estimates for Australian broadacre and dairy farms. These estimates are produced using ABARES farm survey data from 1977-78 to 2023-24. The data is presented by industry, state and region.Productivity is an important measure of…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry received three submissions from stakeholders on the draft policy review of the biosecurity risks for bluetongue virus (BTV) associated with the…
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Final group pest risk analysis for mealybugs and the viruses they transmit on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage importsThe Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has completed its…
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