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Authors: Dale Ashton and Jay Gomboso
The Murray–Darling Basin accounts for around 80 per cent of Australia’s total irrigated grape production (MDBA 2016). More than 60 per cent of Australia’s total grapevine area is in the Basin, and grapes contributed an estimated 11 …
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A review of the biosecurity import requirements for fresh date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) from the Middle East and North Africa region
Import conditions for dates from some countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have been published on our Biosecurity Import…
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Phytosanitary irradiation is the treatment pathway unlocking trade opportunities across the globe. It reduces harmful impacts on the environment and protects Australia’s biosecurity. To learn more, please watch the videos and download the factsheets.
Food irradiation for safe trade
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Date of issue: 22 December 2020
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2020-22
Related: MAA2020-20
Attention:
Industries—Industry bodies - Seafood Export Consultative Committee
Export establishments
Licensed exporters
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment —Central…
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18 March 2021
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry that:
New Zealand (NZ) has lifted the suspension previously placed on the export of all fresh cucurbit species produced in Queensland. While formerly a Pest Free Area (PFA), fruit from Queensland must now be sourced…
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Australia needs your help to protect its important agricultural industries and unique natural environment from exotic pests and diseases. By meeting the department's requirements you will ensure the fastest clearance of containers and help Australia keep out exotic pests and diseases.
You can…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the movement of aircraft, goods and passengers from Torres Strait under the Biosecurity Act 2015.
This includes the monitoring of aircraft arriving on mainland Australia from designated biosecurity zones in Torres Strait, to…
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An Australian delegation recently travelled to Peru to attend APEC Food Security Week.At the Food Security Ministers’ Meeting, Australia advocated strongly that future prosperity and food security of our region and the globe can be achieved through:sustainable agricultural productionfree and open…
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If your livestock are showing signs of lumpy skin disease, immediately call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 (free call within Australia).Australia is free from lumpy skin disease (LSD) and has never had an incursion of the disease, according to World Organisation for Animal…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry screens all imported cargo for biosecurity risk material. The department charges fees to cover the expense of providing these biosecurity services. The fee depends on the way the consignment is presented to the department for inspection and the…
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