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ABARES has provided forecasting services for agriculture since 1948. With production decisions often made before prices are known, forecasts help farmers manage risk. Consumers benefit through the availability of high quality and reasonably priced food. Providing information on expected prices also…
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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Article originally published 11 November, updated 22 November 2024 Australia demonstrated our commitment to climate action in the agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 – 22 November 2024.Globally, the…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry works closely with a network of more than 100 stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of world’s best practice for animal health laboratories that service Australia’s animal and livestock industries.Organisations and institutionsAustralian…
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Australia is spearheading international efforts to manage biosecurity risks associated with the sea container pathway.
Sea containers are at the heart of global trade. Over 80% of global trade (by volume) is transported by sea, resulting in over 241 million sea container movements around the globe…
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Authors: Heleen Kruger, Marwan El Hassan, Nyree Stenekes, Robert Kancans
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There is an increasing expectation that all Australians will play a greater role in supporting Australia’s biosecurity system. A key area for citizen contribution involves general surveillance, that is, harnessing…
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