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Lethal diseases of coconut

Phytoplasmas What to look for Depending on the disease, look for: fronds turning brown and hanging down the stem before falling dry rot developing in the newly expanding spear the premature dropping of fruit of all ages, ripe or otherwise rotting and blackening of newly opened flowering…
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Huanglongbing

Caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (formerly known as citrus greening disease).   What to look for Blotchy yellowing of citrus plant leaves and in some instances, misshapen, sour and bitter fruit. What you can do Do not move plants, plant material, fruit (especially citrus…
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Exotic fruit flies

​ What to look for Fruit may look healthy, but could be rotten on the inside and full of maggots. Look for small spots on the skin of fruit surrounded by rot. What you can do Do not move fresh fruit south out of the Torres Strait Protected Zone to the Torres Strait Permanent Biosecurity…
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Inside the department

Our department has around 4,000 employees. We are committed to protecting the health of plants and animals in our region and improving trade and the biosecurity systems between Pacific Island countries and Australia. To help you get a better idea of how we work we invite you to take a peek inside…
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T and C Burgi

​21 June 201 1 245 Victoria Road WANDIN North VIC 3139 Office of the Chief Executive Biosecurity Australia GPOBox 858 CANBERRA ACT 2601 RE: Proposed Importation of Apples Ii'om New Zealand. We wish…
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Australia's forests

Key information on Australia’s forests is presented here. Detailed information on Australia's forests is available from Australia’s State of the Forests Report. Preparation of Australia’s State of the Forests Report is a commitment made by governments in the National Forest Policy Statement.…
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2021-26: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 26 November 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-46 (Dairy), MAA2021-26 (Seafood), MAA2021-20 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38, 40, 41 & 43 (Dairy), MAA2021-20, 21, 22 & 24 (Seafood), MAA2021-14, 15, 16 & 18 (NPG) Attention: Industries—…
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2021-46: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 26 November 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-46 (Dairy), MAA2021-26 (Seafood), MAA2021-20 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38, 40, 41 & 43 (Dairy), MAA2021-20, 21, 22 & 24 (Seafood), MAA2021-14, 15, 16 & 18 (NPG) Attention: Industries—…
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2021-20: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Update on new registration process for food processing and storage facilities handling product for export to China and product labelling requirements

Date of issue: 26 November 2021 Date of effect: From 1 January 2022 Reference Number: MAA2021-46 (Dairy), MAA2021-26 (Seafood), MAA2021-20 (NPG) Related: MAA2021-38, 40, 41 & 43 (Dairy), MAA2021-20, 21, 22 & 24 (Seafood), MAA2021-14, 15, 16 & 18 (NPG) Attention: Industries—…
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Failing Food Report – May 2019

​​​​​​​​​​Publication details​Department of Agriculture, May 2019​This report details food that was found to fail under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme during the month. For full data on activity and compliance under the Scheme refer to the six monthly Imported Food Inspection Data reports.…
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