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FMD Rainfall Analyser frequently asked questions

Rainfall deficiency criteria (eligibility for early withdrawal)When am I eligible to withdraw my FMD before 12 months?From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the…
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Cotton farms in the Murray-Darling Basin

​​Author: Dale Ashton The Murray–Darling Basin accounts for around 91 per cent of Australia’s total cotton farms and cotton area (ABS 2016a). From 2006–07 to 2014–15 irrigated cotton contributed an average of…
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Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry report: Feasibility of a national horse traceability register for all horses

Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, September 2020 Download Australian Government response to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee inquiry report: Feasibility of a national horse traceability register for all horses [PDF 287KB] If you have…
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Cut flowers and foliage

We released the draft report for the review of devitalisation on cut flower imports on 20 October 2025. Please note we have extended the consultation period to 17 February 2026.Have Your Say on the draft report by 17 February 2026.Fresh cut flowers and foliage have been imported into Australia on a…
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Testing and reporting guide for appointed analysts

As an appointed analyst, you test samples of imported food. This is part of our Imported Food Inspection Scheme.This guide sets out:units of measurement to use when reporting resultsminimum performance required of any testing methodology (limit of reporting)how to report the results of analysis.…
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Investigations into notifiable mortality incidents

Exporters must notify us when the voyage mortality rate reaches the notifiable mortality level. This is required under the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock (ASEL).Notifiable mortality level for livestock transported by seaSpeciesMortality rate per voyageBuffalo0.5% or 3 animals,…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Privacy Policy

 This Privacy PolicyAbout this Privacy PolicyThe Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) recognises the importance of protecting your privacy and personal information. The department respects your right to privacy and complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy…
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Labour use in Australian agriculture: Analysis of survey results

Labour is a key input to Australian agriculture, and there is significant interest in understanding the extent to which labour markets are meeting the needs of the Australian farm sector. This interest has recently been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in a reduction in the…
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Guides for exporting prescribed plant and plant products

Step 1: What you need to do to be ready and approved to exportThe regulation that applies to you will depend on the role you play in the export process. Please be aware that you can have more than one role.I manage a horticulture farm or packhouseHow to gain accreditation for a property to produce…
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Guides for exporting prescribed meat and meat products

Step 1: What you need to do to be ready and approved to exportThe regulation that applies to you will depend on the role you play in the export process. Please be aware that you can have more than one role.I manage a cattle farm, feedlot or saleyardHow to gain accreditation for a property to…
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