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Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoniI 'Qfly') and Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata 'Medfly') are among the world’s worst horticultural pests, affecting a wide range of host plants throughout Australia. The horticultural industry estimates fruit flies cost Australia hundreds of…
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This World Zoonoses Day highlights the importance of coordinated action across animal and human health sectors to protect Australia from the ongoing threat of zoonotic diseases.Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be spread between animals and people.The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and…
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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by ensuring that the commodity is geographically isolated from the pest.Examples include requirements that a Pest Free Production Site be located a minimum distance from any other site producing the same commodity, and that processing or storage facilities (e…
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PEST: Spider mites, 3 Tetranychus species
IRA concludes unrestricted risk is VERY LOW
Probability of Entry
Importation:
Likelihood estimate should be HIGH not MODERATE given NZ experience of ‘numerous’ events (based on PDI (2003) records).
PDI (2003) Pest and Disease Information Database…
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Emergency measures are currently in place to manage the risk of Xylella (Xylella fastidiosa and Xylella taiwanensis) entering Australia via imported host plants and some seed species.Australia has transitioned emergency measures to regulate Xylella hosts at the genus level, rather than family level…
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Around two-thirds of Australia’s agricultural products are exported. The department creates new, and maintains existing, export market opportunities that provide the greatest gains for agricultural industries.In this sectionFree trade agreementsAustralian seafood tradeInternational Plant Protection…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2017 The information on this spreadsheet, which covers the years 2006–2016, can be used by Australian dairy exporters to gain a picture…
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Authors: Dale Ashton and Jay Gomboso
The Murray–Darling Basin accounts for around 80 per cent of Australia’s total irrigated grape production (MDBA 2016). More than 60 per cent of Australia’s total grapevine area is in the Basin, and grapes contributed an estimated 11 …
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Rainfall deficiency criteria (eligibility for early withdrawal)When am I eligible to withdraw my FMD before 12 months?From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the…
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Issue Date: 31 August 2016Contact Officers:Surjit Kang
Veterinary Officer, Operational Integrity
02 6272 4924Donna Bennett
Director, Operational Integrity
02 6272 3940Category: Legal…
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