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Australian, state and territory governments are supporting the commercial fishery industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industry contact
We are working closely with industry to ensure we understand the issues facing fishers and seafood businesses.
The Senior Industry Engagement Officer is your…
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Biosecurity Preparedness Plans are plans that contribute to managing the likelihood and consequence of the establishment or spread in Australian territory of pests and diseases of biosecurity concern, and support Australia achieving its Appropriate Level of Protection (ALOP) which is a very low…
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What can data from the Census of Population and Housing tell us about changes in agricultural employment?
Authors: Neil Barr and Robert Kancans
Note: Derived from analysis of historic data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census of Population and Housing (CPH). Limitations of…
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The exposure and sensitivity of Australian farms to drought
Authors: Neal Hughes, Kevin Burns, Wei Ying Soh and Kenton Lawson
Summary
Australian farmers face high levels of risk due largely to Australia’s extremely variable climate. Recently, the Australian government established the Future…
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Small Pelagic Fishery
In May 2010, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority granted provisional allocation of statutory fishing rights in the Small Pelagic Fishery, under the Small Pelagic Fishery…
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The Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry ran for more than 20 years, supporting young people aged between 18 and 35 years working, employed, or studying in agriculture, fisheries, or forestry related industries.Over the years we’ve helped over 296…
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The Plant Health Committee (PHC) held its 54th meeting in Canberra on 4 – 6 December 2018. Andrew Bishop (Tasmania) commenced in the Chair’s role for this meeting and Rosa Crnov (Victoria) was appointed…
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Australia’s Chief Plant Protection Officer (ACPPO), Dr Gabrielle Vivian-Smith, is the primary representative of, and an advisor to, the Australian Government on all matters relating to Australia’s plant health status and its supporting systems.
As head of…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 8 Japan quotas including honey. These quotas were put in place by the Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA).
Australian exporters can export a specific amount of honey to Japan on a first-come, first-served (FCFS) basis…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry manages 8 Japan quotas, including apple juice and orange juice. These quotas were put in place by the Japan–Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA).
Australian exporters can export up to 1,600 tonnes of apple juice and 1,300 tonnes of…
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