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There is growing interest in goats as a source of lean red meat and as a hardy livestock animal that is resilient to temperature and drought. The global goat population increased by 19.3% between 2006 and 2016, while cattle and sheep increased by 6.7 and 6.8%, respectively.
Goats are a profitable…
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[expand all]ForewordThe Australian plague locust has the potential to damage and severely impact a number of rural industries. The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is required to monitor and…
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Drought is a recurring feature of the Australian landscape. It is forecast to become more frequent, severe and longer lasting in many regions as the climate changes.The Australian Government is working with farmers, rural communities, the states and territories, and the agriculture, finance…
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Date of issue: 3 June 2024Dates of effect: 4 June 2024, and 16 June 2024AttentionRegistered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and approved export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices. Summary…
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Date of issue: 7 February 2025Date of effect: 15 February 2025Attention:Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders and automated export permit issuers.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.PurposeThis Industry…
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The National Biosecurity Committee met on 28 and 29 September 2022 in Hobart, Tasmania. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr Chris Locke (Deputy Secretary, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) and Mr Malcolm Letts (Chief Biosecurity Officer, Biosecurity Queensland).…
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25 February 2022
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is relevant to all vessel masters and shipping agents who represent international commercial and non-commercial vessels for the purposes of Australian biosecurity clearance.
What has changed?
In 2019 lumpy skin disease was reported for…
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Before you importBefore you import goods to Australia, it is important that you understand your responsibilities as an importer and the biosecurity import conditions that may apply to your goods. Complying with these requirements can reduce costly delays and help keep biosecurity risks offshore…
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Date of issue: 2 May 2024Dates of effect: 4 May 2024, 6 May 2024 and 18 May 2024Attention:Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, approved export permit issuers and EDI users.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and…
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Date of issue: 17 May 2024Dates of effect: 18 May 2024Attention:Registered eggs exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, approved export permit issuers and EDI users.Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) - Central and Regional offices.PurposeThis…
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