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Marcus Hanson, Assistant Director of our National Policy and Implementation team within the Plant Protection and Environmental Biosecurity Division, was present for the opening of the facility. L-R: PIRSA Chief Executive Mehdi Doroudi. Assistant Director Marcus Hanson, Citrus SA Chair Mark Doecke

Building resilience to manage fruit fly

  • Newsletter
  • Food
Fruit flies are one of the world’s most destructive horticultural pests and pose a risk to most commercial fruit and vegetable crops.
Image of a large croup of people sitting outside, holding up certificates; they are rangers who have completed refresher fruit fly trapping training program, alongside trainers from DAFF and NAQIA.

Refresher fruit fly training delivered with Papua New Guinea

  • Newsletter
  • International
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) continue to deliver great results for fruit fly analysis and awareness in the remote Treaty Village communities…
Image of a patterned brown snake, the invasive Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus).

Pest Profile: Corn Snakes

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) originates from the southern United States and Mexico.
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Two new reports reveal the true cost of managing invasive species

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
ABARES recently published two reports that provide new data and insights into the impact of invasive species on our agricultural communities.
Image of a large group of people standing in front of a balloon arch; a group picture of DAFF staff at Gala Dinner event.

Strengthening Indigenous Collaboration: Insights from the Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
The Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum was a dynamic three-day program filled with practical sessions, workshops, and panel…
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Australia’s Anti-Microbial Action Plan

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health.
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Australia supports Pacific animal health priorities

  • Newsletter
  • International
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has a long history of working with Australia’s near neighbours to deliver priority animal health…
Image of an elevated stage with four people sitting left, one person in the middle and two on the right; a presentation is visible on the back wall; Dr Mark Schipp (sitting in the group of 4, far left) participating in a panel discussion on the importance of veterinary services at the World Organisation for Animal Health’s 33rd Conference of the Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific in India

Australian input at the World Organisation for Animal Health

  • Newsletter
  • International
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is the global authority on animal health and welfare and works to improve these matters…
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Dr Mark Schipp retires

  • Newsletter
After 30 years with the department and 12 years as Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp retired on 1 December 2023.
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Australia shared sustainable agriculture efforts at COP28

  • News
  • Climate
Article originally published 30 November, updated 12 December, 2023
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Mentoring helped Bianca build a successful stud

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Before establishing Annandale Acres near Calliope in Central Queensland, Bianca Collins was a secondary teacher and her husband, John, a boilermaker…
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Jaimi-Lee is a pasture coach

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
The University of New England’s Jaimi-Lee Edwards knows farmers learn best alongside their peers as they work with experts on real-world problems.
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Jono’s farm makeover protects natural assets

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Jono and Kristy Fitzgerald are the custodians of an Endangered Ecological Community on their Luskintyre property in the Lower Hunter.
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Jake and Frankie strengthen their herd from the ground up

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Mixed cattle farmers Jake and Frankie Fennell run a 4,000-strong beef herd on their property Wintinna Station in Outback South Australia.