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Snapshot showcases 20 years of strength and growth

The latest ABARES Snapshot of Australian agriculture showcases the industry’s significant growth, with the gross value of agricultural production increasing by more than 51% in the last 20 years, from $62.2 billion to $94.3 billion. This increase in production value has been accompanied in a shift…
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Tougher offshore regulations on the use of antimicrobials in food-animal production: Impacts on Australia’s pig producers

Authors: Drs Jay Gomboso and Donkor Addai Overview Growing global concerns over the rise in antimicrobial resistance in both humans and animals has led to some countries responding by tightening regulations on the use of antimicrobials for growth promotion, disease prevention purposes and…
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2017-27 - Authorised Officer Program – Revised instructional material within the Plant Export Operations Manual

​​1 August 2017 Purpose The purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide notice of upcoming changes to the instructional material on the Plant Export Operations Manual. Key points Changes will be made over the next 12 months to the instructional material—Volumes, Guidelines,…
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New Thoroughbred horses Levy – Effective from 1 September 2017

From 1 September 2017, Thoroughbred horses that are listed on the mare return or a stallion declaration of service that is lodged with the Australian Stud Book will attract a levy. The Rural Industries…
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38-2019 - Amendment to 35-2019 Clearance of fresh cut flowers and foliage consignments on long weekends and the lead up to Mother’s Day 2019

22 March 2019Who does this notice affect? Industry stakeholders including importers, approved arrangements, freight forwarders and brokers that deal with imported cut flowers and foliage.What has changed…
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2012-07 - Contingency plans for escaped livestock

​3 April 2012 Species All Country All Relevant to Live Animal Exporters AQIS Accredited Veterinarians LiveCorp DAFF Biosecurity Regional Managers DAFF Biosecurity Live Animal Export Officers DAFF Biosecurity Livestock Exporter and Registered Premises Operator Auditors ALEC…
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Animal Biosecurity Advice 2023-A05: Australian import conditions for whole egg, egg yolk, and egg white powder – draft review

3 May 2023 We invite you to comment on the draft review by Monday 3 July 2023. The draft report is available for review and comment on our Have Your Say website. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has conducted a policy review of the Australian import conditions for whole…
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Farm sector debt reaches $109.9 billion

The latest agricultural lending statistics provided by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) show an increase in aggregate lending to the farm sector of 9% in 2021–22. ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said the cumulative value of loans outstanding has increased from $…
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179-2023: Correcting defect to ballast water report in the Maritime and Aircraft Reporting System (MARS)

31/08/2023 Who does this notice affect? All vessel owners, operators, masters, and shipping agents who represent international commercial vessels preparing for arrival in Australian territory. What has changed? On 23 February 2023, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the…
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2023-40: Horticulture – New market access for Hass avocados to Thailand

07 July 2023 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of new protocol requirements for the export of Hass avocados to Thailand. Summary of changes and key points Market access under the conditional non-host status pathway has been granted for Hass avocados to Thailand. The…
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