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114-2021: Trial of a new test to verify that propagatable species of imported fresh cut flowers and foliage have been devitalised prior to export

07 June 2021 Who does this notice affect? Importers of propagatable fresh cut flowers and foliage. Propagatable species are described in the List of species of fresh cut flowers and foliage with alternative conditions for import – mainland and in BICON. What has changed? From 1 July 2021 the…
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The long-term productivity slowdown - and what we can do about it

A new ABARES report investigates the slowdown in productivity which has impacted Australian broadacre agriculture over the past two decades.ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said climate variability, particularly drought, was having an important impact. “We have seen that changes in…
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Criterion 6: Maintenance and enhancement of long-term multiple socioeconomic benefits to meet the needs of societies

This criterion aims to show the extent to which Australia's forests contribute to national and regional economies, benefit personal and community wellbeing, and support cultural values.​Use the links below to access data and information reported for the seventeen indicators of Criterion 6:Indicator…
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MAA 2024-50: Milk and Milk Products: Morocco: Certification for Milk and Milk Products

Date of issue: 29 October 2024Date of effect: ImmediateAttentionIndustry bodies – Dairy Australia, Infant Nutrition Council, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee, Australian Food and Grocery CouncilDairy Export EstablishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – Central and…
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Backing our farmers to grow with border biosecurity

On National Agriculture Day this week, we’re celebrating Australian farmers and highlighting how our biosecurity system supports and helps them grow the quality food and fibre all Australians enjoy.Each day, people like our biosecurity officer Alessio are on the lookout for countless pests in…
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Australia and the Pacific unite for a resilient agricultural future

Powerful conversations at the 2025 Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry (PWAF) in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, 26-30 May highlighted how Australia and Pacific island countries are working together to drive regeneration, productivity, and resilience in our agriculture and forestry sectors.PWAF is the…
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Australia's Aquaculture industry

Aquaculture is an increasingly important part of Australia’s seafood production. In 2024-25, the real gross value of Australia’s aquaculture production was estimated to have reached $2.31 billion. This accounts for up to 58% of the total gross value of Australia’s fisheries and aquaculture sector,…
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Financial performance of broadacre farms

2022–23 to 2024–25Download full report and dataThis report provides detailed economic analysis of broadacre farm financial performance during the 2023–24 financial year. It examines the impact of seasonal conditions and price changes and provides longer-term context for current farm performance.…
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Social sciences

ABARES Social Sciences undertakes applied social research and analysis, to support the strategic program and policy goals of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies.ABARES social sciences…
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Meat Notice 2016-07 - Managing animal welfare concerns at export registered red meat and pork slaughtering establishments

​Issue Date: 29 November 2016 Contact Officers: Mac Tawadros A/g Director Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare Unit 02 6272 4924 Category: Refining and reinforcement of existing…
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