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Community drought response
Between 2017 and 2020, the Hunter region of NSW experienced its worst dry season in recent history and many local landholders were caught off guard.
Two types of decision-makers emerged as conditions deteriorated in this…
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What is the FMD Scheme?The Farm Management Deposit (FMD) Scheme assists primary producers to deal more effectively with fluctuations in cash flows. It is designed to increase the self-reliance of Australian primary producers by helping them manage their financial risk and meet their business costs…
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1 September 2020Who does this notice affect?Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including Master Consolidators, vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers and principal agents—associated with shipping or…
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Nairobi sheep disease
Nairobi sheep disease (NSD) is a highly pathogenic disease of sheep and goats, causing acute haemorrhagic gastroenteritis in naïve animals. NSD has a limited effect on animals bred in endemic areas but large losses can occur when naïve animals are exposed to the virus.…
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IntroductionRabies is a zoonotic viral infection that causes a fatal encephalitic disease. It is a significant animal and public health issue in affected parts of the world.Rabies in animals is…
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The Australian honey bee industry is composed of about 29,690 registered beekeepers. Around 2000 of these are considered to be commercial apiarists, each with more than 50 hives (average 400 – 800 hives).The European honey bee contributes directly to the Australian economy. The industry produces…
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The Accelerate Adoption of Wood Processing Innovation Program was announced as an election commitment under A Future Grown in Australia: A Better plan for forestry and forest products, released on 2 May 2022.The Australian Government has awarded $100.72 million in grant funding to 33 grantees…
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Specific health risks are posed by international travellers (passengers and crew) arriving in Australia. These risks could have a devastating effect on the Australian community and economy. Effective human biosecurity practices are essential in protecting Australia from serious communicable…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateFor the week ending 1 December 2021, low-pressure troughs stretching across northern and eastern Australia resulted in significant rainfall, especially in the eastern states. However, blocking high pressure systems to the south of…
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This page presents information and links to national forest fire area data for 2016-17 to 2020-21, presents data for the 2019-20 summer bushfire season in southern and eastern Australia, and provides links to national forest fire area data for 2011-16.National forest fire area data for 2016-17 to…
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