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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 22 June 2022, low-pressure systems and associated cold fronts brought rainfall to western and southern parts of the country, while high-pressure systems were the dominant climate feature across remaining…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 12 May 2021, troughs, cold fronts and a low-pressure system resulted in moderate rainfall being recorded across parts of western and south-eastern Australia.
The rainfall across cropping…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesDuring the week ending 2 June 2021, a blocking high pressure system resulted in little to no rainfall across eastern and central Australia. However, low pressure troughs and cold fronts brought moderate to heavy rainfall to…
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Join the front line to protect our plants, animals and way of life.Do you want to make a valuable contribution to protecting Australia’s agricultural industries, our unique environment and sustain our way of life?As a biosecurity officer, you can make a difference and help prevent damaging global…
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Authors: Neal Hughes and Peter Gooday
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In recent decades, Australia has seen a shift towards higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall, which has had significant effects on many farmers. Despite these trends there remains much uncertainty over the…
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The Quarantine Regulators Meeting (QRM), established in 2008, is an annual forum that connects government agencies responsible for or involved in biosecurity and border management.The QRM provides an opportunity for biosecurity agencies worldwide to discuss innovative topics, emerging issues, and…
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Article originally published 30 November, updated 12 December, 2023
Australia promoted our climate-smart agriculture practices and commitment to climate action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28 in Dubai.
As a large food producing nation, with a variable climate,…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 12 October 2022, low-pressure systems and troughs drew down moist, tropical air, resulting in rainfall across eastern and northern Australia. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres were observed…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 7 December 2022, high-pressure systems brought another week of dry conditions to most of Australia. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres were observed across small areas of northern and eastern…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 23 November 2022, cold fronts across southern Australia brought significant rainfall and strong winds. Weekly rainfall totals exceeding 50 millimetres were observed across alpine areas of New South Wales…
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