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The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) today celebrates a milestone of 80 years of operations.Recognised for its independent and authoritative analysis that has supported the growth and sustainability of Australia’s agricultural and resource sectors, the…
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Use the links below to access data and information reported for the nine indicators of Criterion 1, noting that Indicator 1.1a is reported across four parts:Indicator 1.1a Area of forest by forest type and tenure1.1a.i Forest area by type - updated December 20231.1a.ii Forest area by tenure -…
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Enough structural timber is expected to be available to build Australian homes until at least 2050, according to an ABARES Insights paper released today.Domestic softwood plantations meet most construction needs for structural sawnwood, and imports help manage demand swings, according to the paper.…
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Interested stakeholders are encouraged to subscribe to the Industry Advice Notice (IAN) email notification system to receive announcements and updates on issues concerning the export of plants and plant products from Australia.The Plant Exports - Grain subscription covers grains, pulses, oil…
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The department requires all solid timber packaging and dunnage to meet the bark requirements as defined in the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM15) – Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade.
This standard requires solid timber packaging and…
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Australia is in a unique position free from many of the animal and plant diseases affecting other countries. The department – in cooperation with other jurisdictions, industry and the community – manages biosecurity onshore, at the border and offshore to minimise the risk of exotic pests and…
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Purpose of this documentThis document is designed to assist importers with the submission of information/applications for the import of fertile hatching eggs (poultry).Submission of forms and applicationsThe following table summarises the timeframes for submission of forms and applications.…
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Approved arrangements, previously Quarantine Approved Premises and Compliance Agreements, are voluntary arrangements entered into with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.These arrangements allow operators to manage biosecurity risks and/or perform the documentary assessment of…
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OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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OverviewThis project aims to develop a suite of tests on a portable, battery-operated multiplexing qPCR platform for the detection of major emergency diseases of cattle and pigs. It also serves as a proof-of-concept for the use of this multiplexing, point-of-care qPCR platform for other emergency…
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