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Hygiene

OverviewHygiene measures reduce pest populations by controlling or removing sources of infestation risk.Examples of hygiene practices include removing and destroying fallen fruit, managing alternative hosts within a registered site, and removing infected leaves or branches.Evaluating the efficacy…
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Pest profile: White-nose syndrome

Pseudogymnoascus destructansWhite-nose syndrome (WNS) is one of Australia’s higher-risk exotic environmental diseases. WNS is a fungal disease that affects hibernating bats, leading to high mortality.First recorded in New York bats in 2006, the disease has since spread across the United States and…
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Carp Biological Control Program showcased at River Reflections Conference 2025

Staff from the Carp Biological Control Program (CBCP) recently attended the River Reflections Conference 2025, held from 29–30 July in Murray Bridge, South Australia.River Reflections provides a vital platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and collaborative approaches to address the…
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Environment and Invasives Committee communique’ - meeting 15

5 March 2025The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met on 5 March 2025 in Sydney, New South Wales.EIC reviewed the ongoing operation of National Environmental Biosecurity Response Agreement (NEBRA), current expenditure, and the upcoming 5-year review, supporting the involvement of Animal…
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India pears quota

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 5 tariff rate quotas put in place by the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), including an annual quota for pears of 3,700 tonnes. Access to the quota is on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis until…
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India oranges and mandarins quota

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 5 tariff rate quotas put in place by the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), including an annual quota for oranges and mandarins of 13,700 tonnes. Access to the quota is on a first-come, first-served (…
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Agricultural Workforce Forum

The tripartite Agricultural Workforce Forum (the Forum) was established in September 2023 to build on the work of the former Agricultural Workforce Working Group. The Forum’s main goal is to find practical solutions to workforce issues in the agriculture and meat processing sectors.The Forum…
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India almond quota

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 5 tariff rate quotas put in place by the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), including an annual quota for almonds of 34,000 tonnes. Access to the quota is on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis until…
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MAA 2022-07: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Updates to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) technical guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in cold food chains

Date of issue: 11 April 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022-07 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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2022-05: China: Dairy, Seafood, Honey and Other Edible Non-prescribed Goods: Updates to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) technical guidelines for the prevention and control of COVID-19 in cold food chains.

Date of issue: 11 April 2022 Date of effect: Immediate Reference Number: MAA2022-05 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia – Infant Nutrition Council, Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Industry Australia, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Australian Food and…
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