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MARS NewsA quick reference guide to Understanding the MARS Biosecurity Status Document (BSD) is now available: Quick Reference Guide: Understanding the BSD.
Using the MARS Offline form for itinerary updatesThe MARS itinerary update form is for agents and…
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[expand all]Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)The Commonwealth
Gene Technology Act 2000 came into force on 21 June 2001 and is a key component of the national…
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Release of Final report for the non-regulated analysis of existing policy for fresh mangosteen fruit from Indonesia
June 2012
Non-regulated analysis of existing policy
Why was this non-regulated…
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Date of issue: 21 March 2023
Date of effect: 30 March 2023
Reference Number: MAA2023-08
Attention:
Industries — Industry bodies — Australian Food and Grocery Council
Export establishments
Exporters
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — Central and Regional offices
Purpose…
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What is farm productivity?Productivity is a key measure in the statistical toolbox used to assess farm industry performance.It is typically defined as a ratio of outputs produced (such as crops, livestock and wool) to inputs used (such as land, labour, capital, materials and services), and…
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The highly compliant importer (HCI) scheme is a reduced inspection intervention scheme. To qualify for the HCI scheme, importers need to ensure eligible commodities consistently comply with Australia’s biosecurity import requirements and pass inspection. The HCI scheme aligns with the Biosecurity…
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In 2021, ABARES conducted a survey of farm practices related to natural resource management (NRM) and drought resilience and preparedness. The survey included questions on management practices relating to farm financial diversification, farm planning and management, and the use of NRM and other…
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This indicator (Indicator 1.1a) uses the area for each forest type over time as a broad measure of the extent to which forest ecosystems and their diversity are being maintained. Reporting on forest tenure aids our understanding of how different land management regimes may impact on forest…
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OverviewAustralia’s State of the Forests Report presents comprehensive information describing the many social, economic and environmental values of Australia’s forests to government and industry stakeholders and the broader community. It meets Australia’s formal national reporting requirements for…
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The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) monitors the population status of the three pest locust species listed under its charter using a range of information sources, including surveys…
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