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Do you have farmers as clients or members of your organisation? These resources have been developed for you to share so they know what support is available now. If you’re a farmer, check what drought and rural support we provide .Support before, during and after droughtPrepare for…
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On Monday 9 August 2021 we held an online information session to help interested parties understand the application process for Drought Resilience Innovation Grants. You can watch the session here, or download the transcript below.
Future Drought Fund: Drought Resilience Innovation Grants…
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Episode: Sept 2024Presenters: Heath McRae, Deputy Director and Operations Manager, Australian Plague Locust Commission.Summary: Heath discussed the Desert Locust upsurge in Africa in 2019-2022, and whilst there are differences in Desert Locust and Australian Plague Locust biology and behaviour…
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Newcastle disease only affects birds, particularly poultry, such as chickens. It can cause illness and death in large numbers of birds quickly. Infected birds may show signs of:
loss of appetite, coughing, gasping, nasal discharge, watery eyes, bright green diarrhoea and…
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Every day our biosecurity team members make a meaningful impact safeguarding our way of life, protecting our agricultural industries, animals, plants and the health and wellbeing of our country.As a biosecurity officer, you’ll contribute to the vital role of preventing harmful pests and diseases…
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Uncle Dave WandinUncle Dave Wandin is a respected Elder of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Tribe and Manager of the Coranderrk Wandoon Estate in Healesville, Victoria. His connection to the First Nations people of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Tribe, and their community and culture, is demonstrated through…
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Episode: May 2025Presenters: Chris Nellessen, Principal Mass Spectrometrist, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Dr Dominie Wright, Principal Laboratory Scientist, Diagnostics and Laboratory Services, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, WA.Summary: Chris…
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AboutOur Overseas Agricultural Counsellor Network plays a vital role in advancing Australia’s trade and market access priorities by promoting Australia’s agricultural interests and building strong connections with government and industry stakeholders in key international markets.Spread across…
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OverviewIn this topic, you will learn about the carbon farming activities introduced in Topic 1 and their potential co-benefits: benefits beyond reducing emissions and storing more carbon.
Farmers and land managers can be attracted to carbon farming because of…
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Did you know our website features a range of educational biosecurity webinars and podcasts in one easy-to-find location?
The public awareness and education section of our website offers a range of content to help deepen your understanding of key biosecurity issues.
Our Australian Biosecurity…
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