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ABARES has been conducting surveys of agricultural industries since the 1940s. Farm surveys conducted by ABARES provide a wide range of information on the current and historical economic performance of farm business units in the rural sector. This information is used for research and analysis on…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, March 2023
In recognition of the plant health risk associated with wood packaging the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has adopted a wood packaging standard: International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures…
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The Panel advised that the themes and sub-themes relevant to the forested areas of Australia are:
Theme: Origin and development of biota and landforms as a result of Gondwanan plate tectonics and more…
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More and more Australians are leaving the city to enjoy living on a few acres of land, keeping animals and growing some of their own fruit and vegetables.
It is important, not just for hobby and commercial farmers but for everyone in the community, that all landholders take their…
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Information for this profile is drawn from Australia's State of the Forests Report 2018 (SOFR). ABARES is in the process of updating indicators for SOFR with data up to or as at 2021. This forest profile will be updated with new data in early 2024.
The Mangrove forest type occurs…
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29 August 2016PurposeTo advise industry that the ban on the export of Australian pumpkins, watermelons, rockmelons and honeydews to Japan has been lifted.BackgroundThe department has received notification…
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[Expand all]From the Chief ScientistScience in all its forms is a critical foundation of the work and mission of our department to help drive a stronger Australian economy by building a more profitable, more resilient and…
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Your connection to the AAWSKeep up to date with the latest news on the renewal of the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy. Subscribe to receive the next edition of The AAWS Connection.Media releases13 December 2024 – Ag Ministers endorse milestone National Statement on Animal Welfare08 March 2024 –…
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[expand all]SummaryOn 2 November 2020, South East Asian Livestock Services Pty Ltd (SEALS) exported 1,607 feeder cattle to the Philippines. The journey was completed in 12.46 days and discharged in the Philippines on 15 November 2020.A mortality rate of 0.56% (9 head) was reported. The…
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The Australian Milk Residue Analysis (AMRA) Survey provides a national, independent chemical residue monitoring program in Australian bovine milk. The AMRA Survey has a key role in promoting the dairy industry’s reputation and facilitating ongoing market access by monitoring on-farm chemical use.…
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