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17 February 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Importers of pork products.
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An alert has been issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) about heightened African swine fever (ASF) risk in our region.
The emergence and subsequent spread of ASF in the region continues to pose a…
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Technology and innovation is changing the face of Australia’s forestry industries.
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New ways to manage forests
Innovative technologies are helping the…
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25 March 2019We invite you to comment on the draft review by 24 May 2019.The draft review is available on the department website. You can now submit comments at Have Your Say.We initiated this review…
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Date of Issue: 9 January 2017
Date of Effect: Immediate
Attention:
Industries - Export Dairy Establishments, Industry bodies - DA, AFGC, ADPF, AHBIC, Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources - Central and Regional offices, ATMs and FOMs…
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Australia’s primary industries have a strong tradition of being innovative and adaptive to new challenges. They have proven to be highly efficient and competitive in international markets. The outlook for the Australian primary industries sector is strong, with the world’s demand for food…
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The International Food Standards program (IFS) contributes to the maintenance and development of international market access opportunities for the Australian food and beverage industries. This is…
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As Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, I can confirm that lumpy skin disease, or LSD, has never been detected in Australia, and Australia remains free from the disease.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has been advised that Malaysia has temporarily suspended live…
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The formosan subterranean termite is one of the most destructive termite species in the world. It can be found in China, Taiwan, Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and the USA (including Hawaii).
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The risk to Australia
The formosan subterranean termite forms large…
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Australia will need to find new ways to gain a competitive advantage with its agricultural exports as more countries enter free trade agreements.
ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said the latest ABARES Insights report, Analysis of Australia’s future agricultural trade advantage,…
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Australia’s agricultural exports are set to hit a record $65 billion in value in 2022-23 as total production tops $80 billion for a second straight year.
Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said the sector would weather input and supply chain challenges to produce $80.4 billion in…
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