2022-05: EU Health Certificate changes in accordance with the model certificate requirements
Date of issue: 05 July 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-05
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2022-23: NEXDOC Dairy – Remote print functionality for QATAR
Date of issue: 5 July 2022
Date of effect: 5 July 2022
Attention
- Registered dairy exporters, manufacturers, agents, freight forwarders, and automated export permit issuers.
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Central and Regional offices.
Purpose
To notify dairy stakeholders that you can now remote print your export certification to Qatar.
2022-45: Business Systems Program – IPPC ePhyto Industry Advisory Group Workshop
5 July 2022
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise industry of the ePhyto virtual workshop which will be hosted by the IPPC ePhyto Industry Advisory Group (IAG). We will be co-presenting at this workshop with the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries.
Biosecurity Advice 2022-P07: Announcement of the commencement of a pest risk analysis for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium)
7 July 2022
Following a marked increase in khapra beetle interceptions, in 2020 Australia introduced emergency measures to prevent its introduction through plant products and sea containers.
2022-02: Revised Fire Ants Organic Notice
Date of issue: 04 July 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA2022-02
Attention: Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
Khapra beetle pest risk analysis
We are conducting a pest risk analysis (PRA) for khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium). We are delivering this PRA in 2 parts. Part 1 focuses on the plant product pathway, while Part 2 will focus on the sea container pathway (to be released separately).
Public consultation on the draft report for Part 1 has now closed.
We expect to release the draft report for Part 2 for consultation in mid-2026.
FMD Rainfall Analyser frequently asked questions
Rainfall deficiency criteria (eligibility for early withdrawal)
When am I eligible to withdraw my FMD before 12 months?
From 1 July 2016, you can withdraw your FMD within 12 months without affecting any tax deduction you have claimed for an amount deposited in the previous income year if you meet the required rainfall deficiency criteria for the six consecutive months prior to your withdrawal of the FMD.
Farm Management Deposits
What is the FMD Scheme?
The Farm Management Deposit (FMD) Scheme assists primary producers to deal more effectively with fluctuations in cash flows. It is designed to increase the self-reliance of Australian primary producers by helping them manage their financial risk and meet their business costs in low-income years by building up cash reserves.
The scheme allows eligible primary producers to set aside pre-tax income which they can draw on in future years when they need it, such as for restocking or replanting when conditions start to improve.
National Drought Agreement
Droughts can happen anywhere, anytime in Australia. The Australian, state and territory governments are supporting farmers across the country to prepare for, manage through, and recover from drought through the National Drought Agreement (2024-2029).
This 5-year, intergovernmental agreement explains how we are working together to help Australian agriculture better withstand drought.
The new agreement encourages a consistent, collaborative approach to drought across the country by:
FMD Rainfall Analyser
From 1 July 2016, a primary producer affected by drought can withdraw their FMDs before 12 months without losing their taxation benefits, if they: