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RIC Act review complete

  • Media release
  • Farming
A review of how the Australian Government supports farmers and small primary production related businesses through concessional loans has been tabled…
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Have Your Say on export assurance reform for non-prescribed goods

  • Media release
  • Exports
The Department has today opened public consultation on a new regulatory framework for the export of non-prescribed agricultural goods.
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A designated point of contact for sustainable agriculture

  • Media release
  • Agriculture
The newly established network of Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators will connect stakeholders with others in the industry and share information on…
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Scanning for emerging animal health threats and opportunities

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Animal diseases and pests are dynamic – as we have seen in recent years with the emergence and spread of diseases around the world.
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A focus on northern Australia and First Nations communities

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Focusing on northern Australia is important for protecting Australia’s animal health.
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Put on the kettle, ABARES will be round for a cuppa

  • Media release
  • ABARES
ABARES is about to embark on its annual farm survey program collecting data from hard working producers across Australia.
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Supporting Indigenous Rangers to protect Country from invasive species

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
Operating across diverse landscapes, from savannahs to coastal regions, Indigenous Rangers in northern Australia play a crucial role in safeguarding…
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The long-term productivity slowdown - and what we can do about it

  • Media release
  • Farming
A new ABARES report investigates the slowdown in productivity which has impacted Australian broadacre agriculture over the past two decades.
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Biosecurity capacity building in Timor-Leste

  • Newsletter
  • Plants
As part of the department’s ongoing international technical collaboration with Australia’s near neighbours, staff from the Pacific Engagement and…
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Boosting Diagnostic Capacity for Plant Production Industries project a win for plant industries

  • Newsletter
  • Plants
Collaboration, technology and innovation is crucial in managing current and emerging biosecurity risks to Australia’s plant production industries.
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Expo showcases STEM careers in government

  • Newsletter
  • Plants
In August during National Science Week the first ever Government Scientists Group STEM Expo was held in the Great Hall of Parliament House in…
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Safe hands on our farms

  • Media release
  • Farming
This year’s National Farm Safety Week is presenting farmers and farming communities with a wide array of stories, information, tips and events…
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Pest profile: Varroa mite

  • Newsletter
  • Plants
Varroa mites (Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) are tiny red-brown external parasites of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and are about…
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Tasmanian RFA outcomes report released

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  • Forestry
The outcomes report for the fifth review of the Tasmanian RFA has been released.