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ABARES research and analysis in forest economics and sciences provides professionally independent, world-class advice to inform government and private sector decision-makers on significant issues affecting forests and the forestry sector.Forests overviewAustralia’s State of the Forests ReportForest…
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The department has recently been notified by the National Fire Ant Eradication Program that a treatment product used to treat red imported fire ants on operations certified for export under the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce contains two non-viable ingredients derived from…
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The Australian Landcare Council was the Australian Government’s key advisory body on Landcare and natural resource management until its repeal on 5 May 2016. The National Landcare Advisory Committee (NLAC) is now responsible for the functions of the former Australian Landcare Council and…
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Authors: Dr Will Chancellor and Dr Jared GreenvilleABARES Insights: The ‘multi-speed industry: Dairy productivity in the spotlightDownload PDF - 6.25 MBDownload Word - 3.69 MBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.About this reportNational dairy farm…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 9 July 2025, frontal systems brought rainfall totals of up to 100 millimetres to parts of southern Australia. High-pressure systems kept much of the remainder of Australia largely dry.Rainfall was highly variable…
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Author: Rhyll Vallis, Nicole Byrne and Jarrad Sanderson, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis (JE) is an acute mosquito-borne viral disease of humans and animals which occurs throughout much of Asia. Infections are mainly…
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OverviewThis project aims to improve northern Australia’s ability to identify and respond to future biosecurity challenges. It will also provide more effective biosecurity risk management through modernisation of disease detection resources and surveillance in the region.Project Lead: Berrimah…
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Prosecution action will not be taken against actress Amber Heard over allegations related to her sentencing for the illegal import of two dogs into Australia in 2015.
The department collaborated with agencies, both in Australia and overseas, to investigate these claims against Ms Heard.
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Meat can be a vehicle for significant human foodborne diseases such as enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter jejuni. Food safety programs (including inspection programs) associated with meat production provide information on…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regulates the importation of reproductive materials into Australia. The department’s role is to protect Australia’s animal populations from diseases and pests that could inadvertently be introduced.To import reproductive materials from livestock…
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