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Meat Notice 12-02 - Australian Government Authorised Halal Program - introduction of the EXDOC based electronic Halal certification system

​NSFS Ref 30  Date of Effect: 04 October 2012 Date of Expiry: 04 October 2013Arul Thilakan Principal Veterinary Officer Food Exports Branch Elizabeth Wilcock Director Food…
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MN15-03 - Revised horse traceability verification requirements for access to the European Union

​​​​Category: Legal requirements including market access requirements NSFS reference: 20 Issue date: 27/02/2015 Date of effect: 13 April 2015 Review date: February 2017 Contact officers…
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Submission on the Draft Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Stone Fruit from California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington - Western Australian Fruit Growers' Association

April 2008 Prepared by: The Western Australian Fruit Growers' Association For: Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia GPO Box 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 AUSTRALIA Date: 27th June…
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1.6. Increasing carbon storage

About carbon Carbon is an amazing atom. It loves to bond with other atoms, which is why it has been called 'the glue of life'. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe. It is found in all organic matter, and makes up a large proportion of all…
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Australia’s native forests and wood production

Australia’s native forests and wood productionThis Insights paper describes Australia’s native forests managed for wood production, the sustainable wood harvesting that is carried out within them, and other ecosystem services that they provide. Future opportunities and challenges regarding native…
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Productivity introduction

What is farm productivity?Productivity is a key measure in the statistical toolbox used to assess farm industry performance.It is typically defined as a ratio of outputs produced (such as crops, livestock and wool) to inputs used (such as land, labour, capital, materials and services), and…
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Regulatory framework in Australia

​​​​​​​​[expand all]Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)The Commonwealth Gene Technology Act 2000 came into force on 21 June 2001 and is a key component of the national regulatory framework for genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This legislation was developed in consultation with…
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Stakeholder input

Stakeholder meetingsMr Borthwick conducted face-to-face discussions with key government, industry, environment, scientific and other stakeholders throughout the course of the review, including the following:Austral FisheriesAustralian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and…
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Indicator 3.1b: Area of forest burnt by planned and unplanned fire (2024)

This indicator is used to provide an understanding of the impact of fire on forests through the reporting of planned and unplanned fire. Fire is an important part of many forest ecosystems in Australia and may have either positive or negative impacts on forest health and vitality.This is the Key…
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Honey bees, crop pollination and varroa mite frequently asked questions

[expand all]What is varroa mite, and why is it a threat to crop pollination?Varroa mite, Varroa destructor, is a small mite, around 1 mm in diameter, that parasitises species of bees in the genus Apis, such as Apis cerana, the Asian honey bee, and Apis mellifera, the species that includes the…
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