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Julie is a community leader in drought resilience

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Julie Freeman first came to Western Australia’s northern Wheatbelt as a graduate teacher.
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Publication of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 3.3

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
ASEL 3.3 introduces changes to maintain or improve animal health and welfare outcomes, update definitions and improve clarity and usability of the…
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Putting rabbits to the test

  • Media release
  • Pests
Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national…
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Launch of Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan

  • News
  • Soils
Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan has been officially launched!
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Insight – Australia is a key global exporter of pulses

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
The US Department of Agriculture's recent report on chickpeas has highlighted Australia as the world’s largest exporter. What else can the data show…
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Paperless trade now extends to ePhyto for Australian exports

  • Media release
  • Trade
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry continues to build on its paperless trade successes with Australia’s first ePhyto exports pilot…
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A sweet outcome for the citrus industry

  • Media release
  • Exports
Applications are now open for the citrus industry to weigh in on the new alternative assurance model for citrus packhouses and growers.
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Helping Aussie farmers grow this AgDay

  • News
  • Agriculture
Our farmers do an amazing job to produce some of the world’s best agricultural products.
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Have your say on the RIC Act Review

  • Media release
  • Farming
The public have the chance to put forward their views and suggestions on farming loans as part of the Regional Investment Corporation Act 2018 review.
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Algae’s next for trade success

  • Media release
  • Trade
The Department has approved the addition of algae production to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce. 
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Help us bring the National Biosecurity Strategy to life

  • News
  • Biosecurity
We have opened consultation to hear your ideas on shaping practical and impactful actions to include in the National Action Plan. Share your views…
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Biocontrol puts weeds on the back foot

  • Media release
  • Pests
Renewed focus on weed biocontrol is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in the fight against weeds.
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Farmers fork out billions a year on pests and weeds

  • Media release
  • Pests
Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and production loss.
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Cooperation, coordination vital for One Health approach

  • Media release
  • Diseases
Prevention of future pandemics and major health events requires cooperation across health sectors and disciplines via a One Health approach.