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Australian exports and the economyAgriculture makes an important contribution to the Australian economy. Around two-thirds of our farm, fish and forestry production—worth around $52 billion—is exported to more than 100 countries annually. Australia’s plant industries generate more than $12…
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The National Residue Survey (NRS) is delivered by the department and monitors residues in animal products through various random and targeted testing programs.Random residue monitoring includes 19 meat programs, an egg program, a honey program, and two seafood programs.The random programs are…
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A Strategy for Developing Market Opportunities for Australian Forest Products in India PDF
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Australia Sustainable Forest…
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Airborne electromagnetic (AEM) technology was originally developed for the mining industry where it continues to be used extensively. Subsequent technological innovation has developed and adapted AEM…
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How levy and export charge rates are setLevy and export charge rates are set by the Australian primary industries that choose to invest in the levies system. The rates are established under legislation.Levies and charges help to pay for:biosecurity activities and responsesmarketingresearch and…
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PLANT PEST
The melon fruit fly is one of the exotic species that threaten Australia’s production of fruit and vegetables.Florida Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bugwood.org.
Fruit flies (exotic)Exotic to Australia. Mediterranean fruit fly is…
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Steven and Cindy ScottSource: Soils for Life
Tens of thousands of Australian farmers have shown adaptability and sustainability this National Agriculture Day by taking part in programs under the Future Drought Fund (FDF) that are helping stock, pasture and…
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The National Management Group (NMG) for Varroa destructor endorsed the national plan for Transition to Management on 9 February 2024.
The NMG recognised the significant efforts from NSW and the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests to develop the plan.
The costs of the response,…
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Plantations and farm forestry present unique opportunities to increase Australia’s long-term wood supply while contributing social, economic and environmental benefits to Australia.In recognition of this, the Australian Government is implementing a suite of initiatives totalling near $300 million…
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The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the Australian Government’s key investment platform for achieving its natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental protection outcomes.Through the NHT the Australian Government has established the $302.1 million Climate-Smart…
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