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Management of vessels during the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) risk season

Latest updateThe 2025-26 BMSB season commences 1 September 2025.Vessel masters will notice a revised SPQ with additional questions designed to improve pest risk assessment. These include:Reporting insect detections from the entire voyage to Australia.Confirming whether the vessel is carrying cargo…
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Australia supported climate smart agriculture and fisheries at COP29

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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Leading water management at Razor Rock Farm

Nick Ormsby, owner of Razor Rock Farm in the Northern Territory, understands that water really is the essence of life. When you’re looking after 35 hectares and over 72,000 mango trees, good water management is essential for his business.Thanks to the Future Drought Fund, as part of the Northern…
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1.1a.iv Forest area change over time (2023)

This indicator (Indicator 1.1a) uses the area for each forest type over time as a broad measure of the extent to which forest ecosystems and their diversity are being maintained. Reporting on forest tenure aids our understanding of how different land management regimes may impact on forest…
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Hendra virus

The information and links on this page give you access to the latest advice from key agencies about Hendra virus. Current situation Since 1994, Hendra virus (HeV) has been the cause of death in over 100 horses. Most cases have been the result of spillover infection from flying-foxes. Others have…
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IAN 2023-34: Changes to the appearance of Australia’s official marks – bolt seals and tamper-indicative metal strap seals

Date of issue: 6 September 2023 Date of effect: 6 September 2023 Attention Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and approved export permit issuers. Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices. Purpose To…
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Australian agricultural workforce: Stocktake of data sources

Authors: Joey Crowley-Shaw, Fred Litchfield & Tom Jackson There is significant demand for high quality agricultural workforce data in Australia. This data is used by governments, industry bodies, research organisations and the farming community to measure and understand trends in labour…
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2021-09: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021

Date of issue: 30 July 2021 Date of effect: 21 August 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-09 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council,…
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2021-16: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021

Date of issue: 30 July 2021 Date of effect: 21 August 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-16 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council,…
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2021-30: European Union (EU): Dairy, fish, honey and edible non-prescribed goods: New export certification from 21 August 2021

Date of issue: 30 July 2021 Date of effect: 21 August 2021 Reference Number: MAA2021-30 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery Council,…
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