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Biotechnology and agriculture in Australia: policy snapshot

Publication details Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, October 2018 A document examining the benefits of biotechnology and its potential contribution to innovation in the Australian agricultural sector. Download Document Pages File size Biotechnology…
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Proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy

The proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy and Charge (Biosecurity Protection Levy) was intended to be a new levy and charge payable by primary producers. It was one component of the larger 2023-24 Budget measure ‘Strengthened and Sustainably Funded Biosecurity System’, which is delivering increased…
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1.1a.iv Forest area change over time (2023)

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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Criterion 4: Conservation and maintenance of soil and water resources

This criterion is concerned with two of the fundamental components of a forest ecosystem: soil and water. Forests are important for soil conservation because they contribute directly to soil production and maintenance, and prevent or reduce soil erosion. Forested catchments also provide and protect…
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National Residue Survey 2023–24 Seafood

DownloadNRS 2023-24 Industry brochure: Seafood - English (PDF 800 KB) If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.Online versionKey pointsIn 2023–24, the overall compliance with Australian standards was 99.47% for aquaculture samples and 100%…
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National traceability

Experience the Australian agricultural traceability digital story. The story brings to life the department’s collaborative efforts with industry and across government to secure the future of Australia’s world-class agricultural traceability systems through engaging images, videos and infographics.…
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World Soil Day – soil needs a partnership approach

This year the theme of World Soil Day is ‘Soil: Where food begins’, highlighting the importance of healthy soil as a crucial element of food production. Assistant Secretary of National Soils Policy and Programs, Lisa Nitschke, said Australia is committed to soil health and the sustainable…
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Growth juggernaut: Three billion empowered consumers

Source: Shutterstock.com Rapid growth in emerging economies, particularly in Asia, will lift incomes, expectations, and economic capacity. An expanded and empowered middle class will demand higher volumes and quality of food and fibre, including more protein – with rising expectations for…
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135-2018 - Department of Agriculture and Water Resources S-Cargo Scheduled Outage Notification 09:00 Saturday 29 September 2018 – 18:00 Saturday 29 September 2018 (AEST)

28 September 2018Who does this notice affect? Importers and brokers of sea containers and break bulk cargo from countries listed on the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ County Action List…
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21-2017 - New AQIS concern type added to the Integrated Cargo System (ICS)

10 March 2017Who does this notice affect?The following information is relevant to brokers who lodge import declarations in the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).PurposeTo advise brokers who lodge import…
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