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5 February 2019Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs…
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Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) only affects pigs. Infected pigs may show signs of breathing and respiratory distress, anorexia, fever and depression. Some may have highly prominent blue ears. Infertility, abortion or birth of weak piglets can also be…
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One of the primary functions of the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is to remain ready to defend Australia’s crops and environment should locust numbers begin to swell. Being prepared involves making sure staff are well trained, the most effective pesticides are on-hand and the latest in…
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Congratulations to Nathan Cleasby from Living Water Aquaculture who was awarded the ultimate honour with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Award for his project - Developing novel hatchery technology for the Australian Freshwater Crayfish industry.RecipientSponsorProject…
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Nipah virus causes clinical disease humans and animals (mainly pigs). Infected pigs may show signs of respiratory distress, nasal discharge, non-productive cough and lethargy.
In humans, symptoms can include fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, reduced consciousness and…
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Caused by Pseudocercospora fijiensis
What to look for
Narrow, rusty, reddish-brown streaks on the undersides of banana leaves and smaller corresponding streaks on the upper surface.
What you can do
Do not move plants, plant material, fruit (particularly bananas) or soil out of the…
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Date of issue: 17 October 2024Date of effect: ImmediateReference Number: MAA2024-17Related MAAs: MAA2024-13, MAA2024-10, MAA2024-08Attention:Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaExport establishmentsExporters,…
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Date of issue: 17 October 2024Date of effect: 17 October 2024Reference Number: MAA 2024-14AttentionIndustries—Industry bodies – Australian Food and Grocery Council, Australian Honey Bee Industry CouncilExport establishmentsExportersDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and…
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Date of Issue: 28 July 2011
Date of Effect: Immediate
Country: Indonesia
Revised Fish and Fishery Product Import Requirements
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) has recently…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 14 May 2025 tropical lows and troughs brought rainfall to parts of eastern and northern Australia.Rainfall totals were low in all cropping regions, with 0-5 millimetres recorded in most areas.Over the coming eight…
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