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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
For the week ending 15 March 2023, a tropical low produced weekly total rainfall of 300 to 600 millimetres over the Gulf Country in north-west Queensland; this is about 2.5 to 5 times the March average for these areas.…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
Key issues
During the week ending 15 September 2021, a trough of low-pressure systems across northern parts of Australia resulted in very little rainfall. High pressure systems to the south-east brought clear, dry conditions…
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The Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry concluded in 2023 after more than 20 years.Information on more recent winners is on the following pages:Science and Innovation Awards2023 recipients2022 recipients2021 recipients2020 recipients2019 recipients
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 23 April 2025 low-pressure systems and troughs brought rainfall to the west, far north and east of Australia.Rainfall totals were low in many cropping regions, with exceptions in Western Australia where 5-50…
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About carbon
Carbon is an amazing atom. It loves to bond with other atoms, which is why it has been called 'the glue of life'. Carbon is the fourth most abundant element in the universe. It is found in all organic matter, and makes up a large proportion of all…
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Australian Food Statistics 2008 provides a comprehensive analysis of food industry trends and statistics for the past year.
Australian Food Statistics 2008 PDF [1.0 MB, 152 pages] Word [9.5 MB,…
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Authors: Haydn Valle, Niki Millist, David Galeano
Figure 1 Total expenditure on labour, by industry, 2014–15 average per farm
ABARES surveyed 600 vegetable, horticulture and cotton farmers in 2015-16 to investigate their use of hired labour, recent recruitment experiences and…
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Under section 40-G of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 primary producers and other rural businesses earning income from the land may be eligible for tax deductions for fencing erected to prevent land degradation. To be eligible, fences must be erected to separate different land classes in…
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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia.Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland…
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16 June 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice applies to importers and customs agents of fresh produce, fresh cut flowers, plant products for human consumption, aquatic animals and aquatic animal…
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