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2012-17 - Plant Export Operations - Import Permit requirements for Plant and Plant Product Imports

​28 March 2012 This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) rescinds IAN 2012/11 after receiving clarification from Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development confirming that grains (consumption and stockfeed), malt and vegetables are not included in Decision 34 and do not require an import…
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Importation of frozen bovine in vitro produced embryos from Canada and the United States – final review

Publication details ​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 23 March 2017This review evaluates the biosecurity risks for Australia associated with the importation of frozen bovine in vitro…
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An evaluation of investment in landcare support projects

​​ The report evaluates the benefits from investments made by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in landcare support projects across Australia, under the National Landcare Program…
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Project 54: Improve national diagnostic capability for glanders

OverviewThis project aims to enhance our national diagnostic capabilities for glanders at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness. Glanders is a national notifiable disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei.Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness; Department of…
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BICON software developers guide

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, June 2025If your organisation uses software that requires integration with BICON, you can access the BICON Software Developers Guide which provides the technical interface specifications for this system.DownloadBICON Software…
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Being responsive and agile in a changing environment – Insights into the updated National Priority Plant Pests (NPPP)

Episode: April 2025Presenters:Dr Susie Collins - Assistant Secretary, Plant Health Policy, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Summary: Priority pest lists, like the National Priority Plant Pests (NPPP), aim to raise awareness of the threats Australia faces from plant pests and…
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Meat Notice 2018-06 - Goat Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing (GTART) and Horse Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing Program (HTART) – Antibacterial Confirmatory Testing for Suspect Goats and Horses

​​​NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018​​Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan Director Residues and Microbiology Policy 02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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Exporting kangaroo meat

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the export activities of the kangaroo meat industry by: registering processing facilities for export overseeing production to ensure food safety, and issuing export certification for kangaroo meat and meat products. The…
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Analysis – How global energy prices are affecting the price of Australian farm inputs

High global energy prices and disruptions to global supply chains led to sharp rises in farm input costs, including fertiliser and diesel, in 2021 and 2022. International energy prices have been falling since mid-2022. However, the cost of fertiliser and fuel remain higher than long-term averages…
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Partnering to implement the National Soil Action Plan

The Partnering to implement the National Soil Action Plan program is a $20 million initiative from the 2023-2024 budget.The Australian Government is partnering with states and territories to deliver 17 projects that address one or more priority actions of the National Soil Action Plan (2023-2028)…
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