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Objectives of this research strategy
The objective of this research strategy is to guide the investments in climate change research for agriculture under Filling the Research Gap in order to:…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has completed a pest risk analysis for ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ associated with apiaceous crops. There were three…
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The WRA system was developed after a review of Australia’s biosecurity systems which identified the need to screen plants for weed potential before importation.Nairn Quarantine ReviewBefore 1996, plants…
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Review of biosecurity import requirements for fresh dragon fruit from Vietnam The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has completed the review of biosecurity import…
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The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has completed its group pest risk analysis (PRA) for thrips and orthotospoviruses on fresh fruit, vegetable, cut-flower and foliage imports.
As our first group PRA, we considered the biosecurity risk posed by plant-feeding thrips insects (…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 11 September 2024, a series of cold fronts and low-pressure systems brought rainfall to parts of western and southern Australia, with other areas largely dry.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals ranged from 5…
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Key factsEffective national surveillance and control of animal diseases in Australia requires cooperative partnerships among the government agencies, organisations, commercial companies and individuals who are involved in the animal industries.Australia’s animal health system includes all…
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Compiled and Published By
United States Department of Agriculture,
National Agricultural Statistics Service,
Oregon Field Office
Christopher A. Mertz, Director
Bruce A. Eklund, Deputy Director
Laura…
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19 July 2010
Why is this import risk analysis (IRA) being undertaken?
Australia is responding to the USA's market access request for fresh stone fruit, dating from 1994. This is part of an agreement between Australia and the USA to consider each country's requests for agricultural exports.…
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Notes from the MPSC Chair
The Marine Pest Sectoral Committee (MPSC) held its fourth meeting in the familiar surroundings of Hillary’s Boat Harbour at the Western Australian Department of…
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