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24 May 2019
The department’s decision to approve an import permit for bulk grain is based solely on whether the biosecurity risks can be managed. If the risks cannot be managed, imports will not be permitted.
The conditions imposed through the import permit ensure biosecurity risks are managed…
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PLANT PEST
Potato tubers infected with Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum (Image: Joseph E Munyaneza, USDA-ARS)
The tomato-potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) is the insect needed to spread the bacterial infection causing Zebra chip. The tomato-potato psyllid (but not the bacterial…
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Watch our video to learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face.
Video transcript
Biosecurity protects Australia from pests and diseases that could impact on our industries, environment, plants, animals and communities.
It helps keep pests and…
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Date of effect: 10 August 2023
Attention
Food importers and their customs brokers.
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to raise awareness of a video that has been published on the department’s website to provide information on virtual label and visual inspections for eligible imported food.…
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Agricultural commodities are forecast to reach record highs in 2021-22, but a return to normality is on the way.
Executive Director of ABARES Dr Jared Greenville said that agricultural commodities had performed even better than initial forecasts.
“The gross value of agricultural production is…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, July 2018DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeBiosecurity Fact Sheet: Fresh date fruit from the Middle East and North Africa region PDF2587 KBIf you have…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 10 May 2023, high-pressure systems kept much of Australia clear and dry. However, a series of colds fronts moved across the south-east of the country, bringing frosty conditions to southern parts of…
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