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2020-31 - Horticulture Exports Program – Thailand Food and Drug Administration to implement stringent pesticide residues monitoring on fresh fruit and vegetables at the port of entry

5 June 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes to their residue testing on imports of fresh fruit and vegetables scheduled to be implemented 15 June 2020. These changes may result in additional costs, requirements and…
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Australian agricultural trade and the COVID-19 pandemic

Authors: Jared Greenville, Heather McGilvray and Stephanie Black. Aerial scene of vineyard in Coonawarra region Australia featuring rows of grapes and vines. Introduction Australia’s agricultural trade has by and large continued unhindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some sectors, such…
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Published regulatory decisions

We regulate the export of live animals under our regulatory framework. In regulating the export of live animals we make certain regulatory decisions.We publish a public statement for significant regulatory decisions we make.The information we publish may include the name of the holder of an…
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Allocating fish stocks between commercial and recreational fishers: examples from Australia and overseas

Authors: Kasia Mazur, Andrea Bath, Jacob Savage and Robert Curtotti Summary The Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Framework is currently being developed by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. This framework plans to ensure that each sector, commercial, recreational…
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66-2020 - Notification of Phase 1 of revised import conditions for Cucurbitaceous seed for sowing commencing from 12 June 2020.

13 May 2020 Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers (and their customs brokers) of the following cucurbitaceous seed for sowing (including synonyms) from all countries: Citrullus lanatus (watermelon) Cucumis melo (cantaloupe) Cucumis sativus (cucumber) Cucurbita…
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Temporary measures to assist with assessment and issuance of import permits due to COVID-19

17 April 2020 Who does this notice affect? Importers of animals, biological and animal based goods. Background The department is committed to supporting trade during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The department is focusing on measures to expedite the assessment and issuance of…
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Analysis of Australia’s food security and the COVID-19 pandemic

Canola crops in full spring flower, near Cootamundra NSW Australia - Australia produces much more food than it consumes, exporting about 70% of agricultural production. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has taken Australia and the world by surprise. Coming after severe drought conditions in…
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Notice to Industry 16: First point of entry standards for the arrival of horses into Australian seaports

Last updated August 2024Download this noticeNotice to Industry 16: First point of entry standards for the arrival of horses into Australian seaports (PDF 189 KB)IntroductionThe purpose of this document is to communicate the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) minimum…
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MAA 2020-06: European Union: Non-prescribed goods: export certificate arrangements during COVID-19 (Updated)

Date of issue: 06 April 2020 Date of effect: Immediate Previous advice: MAA2020-04 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – AHBIC, AFGC  Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—Central and Regional offices  Purpose To notify exporters of updated…
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MAA 2020-10: European Union: Dairy: export certificate arrangements during COVID-19 (Updated)

Date of issue: 06 April 2020 Date of effect: Immediate Previous advice: MAA2020-07 Attention: Industries—Industry bodies – Dairy Australia, Dairy Export Industry Consultative Committee Export dairy establishments Licensed exporters Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment—…
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