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Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 17 January 2024, an active monsoon trough combined with a tropical low brought heavy rainfall in tropical parts of the country. Severe thunderstorms brought rainfall to southeast Australia.
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How do I know if a species has already been assessed?
Species which have been assessed for importation into Australia are listed as either permitted or not permitted entry on the department's Biosecurity import conditions (BICON) system.
Importers should check BICON prior to…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture and Water Resources, 2017 The information on this spreadsheet, which covers the years 2006–2016, can be used by Australian dairy exporters to gain a picture…
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IntroductionThe varroa mite (Varroa destructor Korean haplotype) is a destructive pest of the European honey bee that spread worldwide during the late 20th century, killing unprotected beehives. Globally…
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Emerita Professor Eileen Scott
The University of Adelaide’s Emerita Professor Eileen Scott has received a 2022 Australian Biosecurity Award in the Education category.
With over 30 years of research and teaching experience, Dr Scott is a scholar and researcher with real-world impact.
Her…
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Date of issue: 30 October 2025Date of effect: 3 November 2025Reference Number: MAA 2025-07AttentionIndustry bodies – Seafood Export Consultative Committee, Seafood Trade Advisory Group, Seafood Industry AustraliaSeafood Export establishmentsExporters, Automated Export Permit Issuers (AEPIs) and…
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There is growing interest in goats as a source of lean red meat and as a hardy livestock animal that is resilient to temperature and drought. The global goat population increased by 19.3% between 2006 and 2016, while cattle and sheep increased by 6.7 and 6.8%, respectively.
Goats are a profitable…
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6 July 2017Who does this notice affect?This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and retailers…
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1. Import conditions – identify and comply All wooden, bamboo and similar articles imported for personal use are subject to import conditions, whether imported as passenger luggage, through the mail,…
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18 September 2018PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders of interim control measures for the export of fresh strawberries from Australia to all importing countries. Summary…
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