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Pine wilt nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus)

​​​​ The Pine wilt nematode is a microscopic unsegmented worm that affects firs, cedars, larches, spruces, and especially pines. It is unlikely to affect Australian native trees, but it would be damaging to Australia’s forestry industry and amenity trees. Pine wilt nematode is indigenous to North…
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EAN 2024-14: Independent observer deployment criteria and exporter responsibilities

7 June 2024Species: All livestockCountry(s): AllAttentionLivestock ExportersAustralian Livestock Exporters’ CouncilLiveCorpMeat and Livestock AustraliaPurposeTo remind exporters of the independent observer deployment criteria and exporter responsibilities.Key pointsThe department has updated the…
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2025-16: Plant Exports Branch – Methyl bromide and other biosecurity fumigation updates

04 April 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide information to treatment providers, exporters and authorised officers (AOs) on the planned update to the Methyl bromide fumigation methodology and upcoming information sessions.Summary of changes and key pointsThe Methyl bromide…
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Meat Notice 2016-03 - Daily hygiene verification of finished USA-eligible sheep, lamb and goat product

​​​Issue Date: 6 July 2016 Contact Officers:Baden Pearse 07 3246 8764​Sam Allan 07 3246 8606 Date of Effect: Immediate Date of Review: 1 July 2018 Distribution CategoriesCentral and…
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Data and Digital Pathways

Our Data and Digital pathways serve as a key pipeline for attracting, developing, and retaining data and digital capabilities within the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). We proudly participate in the following data and digital entry pathway programs:Australian Government…
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MAA 2025-03: Egg and egg products: *AMENDED* All Markets: Notification of disease detection - Update 17: Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H7N8) detected on poultry egg farm in Victoria - February 2025

Date of issue: 12 February 2025Date of effect: ImmediateRelated MAAs: 2024-08, 2024-10, 2024-12, 2024-13, 2024-15, 2024-16, 2024-18, 2024-20, 2024-22, 2024-25, 2024-26, MAA 2024-29, MAA 2024-30, MAA 2024-32, MAA 2024-35, MAA 2024-40, 2024-47AttentionEgg Exporters - AustralianEgg Export…
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Exotic Animal Diseases Bulletin No. 104 - November 2009

African swine fever – outbreak in the Caucasus and why Australia should be aware Recent activity African swine fever (ASF) has usually been restricted to Africa with occasional outbreaks in southern…
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Landcare

Landcare is a unique grass-roots movement that started in the 1980s to tackle degradation of farmland, public land and waterways. The movement has expanded and evolved since then, and is achieving results Australia-wide. Individuals and groups practice sustainable agriculture and management of…
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Dutch elm disease

PLANT PEST Dutch elm disease causes leaf wilting in elm trees, which arecommonly planted in Australian cities and gardens.  Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bugwood.org Dutch elm diseaseExotic to AustraliaFeatures: One of the most devastating plant diseases in the world that…
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Biosecurity Advices 2017

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​A Biosecurity Advice notice  is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources​ - Biosecurity's work.…
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