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FunctionThe Horse Industry Consultative Committee (HICC) is the principal consultative forum for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) to engage with industry on equine biosecurity, quarantine and market access issues, and related animal health and welfare…
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Australia’s livestock traceability arrangements are vital to the ongoing health and success of our agricultural sector. The Australian Government is committed to their continuous improvement.The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) plays an important role in ensuring livestock movement…
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OverviewIntegrated pest and disease management (IPDM) involves coordinated application of multiple pest management options to sustainably manage pest populations.IPDM is most commonly practiced during production, with the use of pest management options being guided by pest monitoring data.…
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Date of issue: 4 January 2018
Attention:
Organic Industry Standards and Certification Council
Organic Federation of Australia
Organic Certifying Organisations
Organic and Biodynamic Exporters
Purpose
This notice provides guidance in responding to unnecessary intentional use, negligent…
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Background
The R&D Council is the government’s key advisory body on rural R&D. The principal goal of the council is to provide high level advice and coordination to better target and…
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REGIONAL FOOD PRODUCERS INNOVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAM
Program Guidelines
Round 2 registrations close 5.00pm AEST
Monday 22 June 2009
For further information:
Telephone: 1800 631 715
Email: foodinnovation@agriculture.gov.au
Fax: 02 6272…
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The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is the Australian Government’s key investment platform for achieving its natural resource management, sustainable agriculture and environmental protection outcomes.Through the NHT the Australian Government has established the $302.1 million Climate-Smart…
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Authors: Neal Hughes and Peter Gooday
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Introduction
In recent decades, Australia has seen a shift towards higher temperatures and lower winter rainfall, which has had significant effects on many farmers. Despite these trends there remains much uncertainty over the…
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High global energy prices and disruptions to global supply chains led to sharp rises in farm input costs, including fertiliser and diesel, in 2021 and 2022.
International energy prices have been falling since mid-2022. However, the cost of fertiliser and fuel remain higher than long-term averages…
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Australia’s research and development corporations (RDCs) help drive agricultural innovation. They allow the Australian Government and primary producers to co-invest in strategic, collaborative and targeted research and development (R&D). This improves the profitability, productivity,…
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