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In April 2021, 8 Hubs were launched across the country following a competitive grant process.Regional universities lead 7 of the Hubs and a grower group alliance leads the eighth.Hubs are made up of various stakeholders. They include industry, researchers, farmers, and community groups.Hubs support…
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Author: Brett Herbert, Australian Government Department of Agriculture
Crayfish plague is an exotic disease and is listed in Australia’s National List of Reportable Diseases of Aquatic Animals. It is a serious disease of freshwater crayfish, and Australian crayfish are highly susceptible.…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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In the week ending 14 February 2024, troughs generated showers in the tropics, extending into southern Queensland and northern New South Wales. Onshore winds brought showers to the coastal region of southeast Queensland and…
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Distribution
Nymph Description: Colour more commonly brown but can be green. From above the thorax has a similar 'X' mark to the adult. In early instars…
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The burnt pine longicorn beetle is found in New Zealand, United Kingdom, Europe, Russia, North Africa, and the countries between the Black and Caspian Seas and Syria and Israel.
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The risk to Australia
If introduced into Australia the burnt pine longicorn beetle…
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Last updated August 2024Download this noticeNotice to Industry 11 - Courier drivers – transport of samples from horses under biosecurity control (PDF 209 KB)IntroductionThe purpose of this document is to inform courier drivers of their responsibilities when transporting biological samples from…
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A $139.7 million transition assistance package for the phase out of live sheep exports by sea provides individuals, communities and businesses with the opportunity to be resilient, well positioned and ready when the trade ends in 2028.Transition planThe government transition plan for the phase out…
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Market Access Advice
FISH10/05 - Required residue testing of aquaculture product for the EU
Date of Issue: 14 May 2010
Date of Effect: immediate
Country: European Union
Required residue testing of aquaculture product for the EU
Purpose
To advise on the status of various industry sector…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 27 January 2021, troughs, low-pressure systems and weak cold fronts generated showers and thunderstorm activity across parts of northern, central and eastern Australia. In those summer cropping…
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Biosecurity Matters
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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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