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The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry sponsored 6 delegates from neighbouring countries to take part in two national plant biosecurity workshops this month.
Marjorie Kemoi (left)
Michelle Balfour (Right)
Image taken by Emily Lamberton
The…
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The Australian plague locust is a persistent seasonal pest affecting Australia’s agricultural industries. Locust numbers can build very rapidly under favourable conditions, and adult swarms can move up to 600km in one night. In high density outbreaks, locusts can cause severe damage to pasture and…
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14 July 2017
Species: All livestock
Country: All countries
For information:
Department Live Animal Export Officers
Livestock Exporters
LiveCorp
ALEC
Purpose
To provide exporters with a checklist for completing Independent Performance Audit Reports (IPARs) for their supply…
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Australian agriculture will continue to prosper if it can meet growing expectations around sustainability and keep making sound investments that build resilience and encourage innovation.
ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville told this year’s Outlook conference that industry has an…
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27 May 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise that the instructional material for the inspection of cotton for export has been updated to allow for bulk loading of cotton into bulk vessels.
Summary of changes and key points
Cotton is now permitted to be exported bulk into…
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Date of effect: 11 July 2022
Attention
Importers of berries and pomegranate arils, and brokers acting on their behalf.
Purpose
To provide importers with further information about the changes to import requirements for ready-to-eat fresh and frozen berries and pomegranate arils.
See IFN 06-21…
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Date of issue: 28 June 2021
Date of effect: 26 July 2021
Reference Number: MAA2021-13
Related MAAs: MAA 2010-11, MAA 2010-12, MAA 2011-13, MAA 2011-15, MAA 2013-01
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export registered establishments…
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Australia’s veterinary sector faces major challenges, including a significant workforce shortage.From the rural towns without a veterinary clinic, to new graduates without adequate support, and business owners at risk of burnout without a break – the issues within the profession are diverse and…
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PLANT PEST
Banana phytoplasma diseases cause plants to wilt and die.Richard Davis, Department of Agriculture,Fisheries and Forestry, Musarama
Banana phytoplasmaExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Bacterial diseases causing wilting and severelosses in banana crops overseasWhere they’re from: Asia, Papua…
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The veterinary profession in Australia, and worldwide, is facing significant workforce challenges. Veterinarians play a crucial role in supporting Australian agriculture, animal owners, and wildlife by ensuring optimal animal health, welfare, and productivity. They also safeguard public health and…
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