Pest Profile: Carpet Sea squirt
The carpet sea squirt (Didemnum vexillum) is a rapidly spreading marine animal that forms large colonies.
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Reviews of the National Fire Ant Eradication Program
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program (the Program) is a highly scrutinised eradication program. It has been independently reviewed many times since 2001 to help understand its effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
The three most recent Program reviews and responses are found below.
2024-28: Horticulture Exports Program – Temporary Suspension of Citrus, Custard apple, Fig, Guava, Mango, Papaya, and Prunus exports to Lebanon
13 May 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise stakeholders of the temporary suspension of exports for certain commodities to Lebanon, following notification from Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture of revised import conditions.
The carp biological control program enters second phase
Building on the work undertaken to develop the National Carp Control Plan, the Australian Government is progressing with the next phase of investigating the feasibility of the Cyprinid herpesvirus 3 (carp virus) as a biological c
Better be-leaf it: celebrating International Day of Plant Health
To honour the International Day of Plant Health on 12 May 2024, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is celebrating regional collaboration on plant health.
APLC leads research field trials, ensures campaign readiness
One of the primary functions of the Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is to remain ready to defend Australia’s crops and environment should locust numbers begin to swell.
Updated ABARES dashboard offers easy access to 2022 pests and weeds survey
Established pests and weeds pose significant challenges for farmers and land managers, reducing crop yields and lowering productivity.
2024-27: Plant Export Operations -Indonesian Country Recognition Agreement (CRA) renewal with Australia
10 May 2024
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to provide industry stakeholders with an update on the renewal of our Country Recognition Agreement (CRA) with Indonesia.
EAN 2024-11: Update: Consultation extended – renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy
Species: All
Countries: All
Attention
All
Purpose
To inform stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has extended the closing date for its ‘Have your Say’ process to inform the renewed Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (AAWS).
New short film shares First Nations perspectives on environmental biosecurity
Filmed amidst the stunning native forests of Queensland and New South Wales, ‘Roots of Resilience’ tells the story of the deep connection between forests and First Nations culture, and the threat posed by the devastating plant disease – myrtle rus