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First step to better biosecurity training

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
The first training program has commenced at the new Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biosecurity Training Centre (BTC), with…
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We are now the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

  • News
  • Department
On July 1 2022, we became the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).
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Pacific partners discuss food safety trends

  • Media release
  • Food
Representatives from New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu visited Australia recently to discuss the latest developments in agriculture, food safety systems…
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Australian AFF exports by states and territories

  • Newsletter
  • Trade
June 2022
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Export restrictions contribute to global food price pressure

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Moves by governments to restrict exports only exacerbate price rises and increase food insecurity, according to the latest Insights report from…
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Pilot uses holograms to highlight biosecurity risks

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Travellers arriving at Brisbane International Airport will be greeted by a holographic display of high-risk products, such as food, including meat,…
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Farm finances boom but costs forecast to bite

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Good rainfall and high commodity prices have driven strong farm financial performance for 2021-22.
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The government has announced Machinery of Government changes that affect this department

  • News
  • Department
From 1 July 2022, we will become the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
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World Food Safety Day highlights importance of food standards for better health

  • Media release
  • Food
World Food Safety Day is a chance to highlight Australia’s role in producing clean, safe, nutritious food for consumption here and abroad.
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Record agricultural exports defy disruptions

  • Media release
  • ABARES
Australia’s agricultural exports are set to hit a record $65 billion in value in 2022-23 as total production tops $80 billion for a second straight…
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Excellent planting conditions lift prospects for a third year of record winter crop production

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The winter cropping season is off to a cracking start as most of the wheat-sheep belt faces its third consecutive year of favourable autumn planting…
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ABARES Regional Outlook conference heads to Wagga

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) is making tracks to the southern New South Wales city of Wagga for…
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Australian Chief Veterinary Officer and Deputy visit Indonesia to strengthen animal health ties

  • Media release
  • Diseases
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp and Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Beth Cookson are visiting Indonesia to meet with senior…
Episode 7

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug: Assistance to eliminate with AI

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Episode 7 Host: Steve Peios