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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by ensuring that the commodity is geographically isolated from the pest.Examples include requirements that a Pest Free Production Site be located a minimum distance from any other site producing the same commodity, and that processing or storage facilities (e…
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Australia has a strong relationship with countries in the Pacific region. Events such as the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) are an opportunity for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) to further grow the relationship with our Pacific neighbours.In May, the…
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9 December 2021
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders in the import and shipping industries—including vessel masters, freight forwarders, treatment providers, Biosecurity Industry Participants, importers, customs brokers, principal shipping agents, and any other operators in the sea container…
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Date of issue: 4 August 2017Date of effect: ImmediateAttention: Industries—Industry bodies – AHBIC Export establishments including: Honey Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources…
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25 February 2013
Purpose
To advise industry that new procedural resources for sampling, inspection and certification of grain and plant products for export are now accessible on the Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) website.
Background
The Plant Export Operations Manual (PEOM) and…
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On the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May we celebrate the depth and diversity of plant science undertaken to protect Australia’s plant health and biosecurity at a special science exchange event at Agriculture House in Canberra, hosted by Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer, Dr…
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The 90th General Session of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) took place in Paris between 21 and 25 May 2023. It was the first meeting to be held in person since 2019 and brought together representatives from over 180 member countries. Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark…
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Australia’s sustainability credentials were on the world stage as part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s first ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Rome, Italy.
The conference provided a forum for FAO Members, producer organisations…
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22 November 2023
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that a new export listing is now available for ‘intermediate facilities’ intending to export raw meat (excluding kangaroo, pork, poultry and wild boar) for the manufacture of pet food to Canada. Canada defines an ‘…
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‘Have Your Say’ consultation is now open on a redraft of existing legislation that underpins Australia’s agricultural levy system. The legislation is being simplified and streamlined after 30 years in operation.
Agricultural levies are for industry, led by industry and have been a key contributor…
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