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As part of the National Carp Control Plan, the Australian Government is investigating the feasibility of the carp virus Cyprinid herpesvirus 3, for use as a biological control agent to control common carp populations in Australian waterways.The Environmental Biosecurity Office (EBO) has finalised…
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Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) have considered the recent Draft Import Risk Analysis Report for Fresh Capsicum (Paprika) from the Republic of Korea (Biosecurity Australia Advice 2008/…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, March 2020
The Australian Biosecurity Awards recognise individuals, groups and organisations in industry and government that show a commitment to working collaboratively with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment to…
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ABARES is conducting its annual farm survey program, the data from which will be used to inform responses to challenges such as drought and trade disruptions.This year’s program is collecting data from farms across the country to provide the facts around how farms are performing.ABARES officers…
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There can be no doubt that our biosecurity system is complex. Although we divide our system into convenient areas (like plant, animal and marine), some problems don’t fit neatly into our prescribed boxes. For instance, how do we treat seaweed? It’s a plant, but it’s cultivated in ‘hatcheries’,…
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April 2008
Prepared by: The Western Australian Fruit Growers' Association
For:
Plant Biosecurity
Biosecurity Australia
GPO Box 858
CANBERRA ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Date: 27th June…
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15 November 2016 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 15 November 2016. Key issues discussed by the committee are summarised below.MERI Framework for the Agricultural…
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Below are links to other Australian Government departments that have a responsibility for food issues as well as state and territory government agencies, research corporations and national food associations. Also available are links to websites that provide information on accessing grant and…
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The National Biosecurity Committee (NBC) met on 13 August 2015 and considered the following issues:National Biosecurity Committee 2015-16 work plan The committee discussed its ongoing and emerging work…
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