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Varroa mites (Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni) are tiny red-brown external parasites of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and are about the size of a sesame seed. Until recently both species were exotic to Australia, however in June 2022 Varroa destructor was detected in a sentinel…
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The ABS and ABARES are working together, with a range of stakeholders including RDCs and state and territory governments, to modernise the agricultural statistics system.Our focus is to:fill data gapsexplore and refine new statistical methods and data sourcescontinue to collaborate with industry…
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NSFS Ref 20
Issue Date: 23.05.2013
Contact Officers:
Christine Coulson
Product Integrity
Export Meat Program
Ph 02 6272 4167
Email: Christine Coulson
Dugald MacLachlan
Director,…
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18 April 2017 Who does this notice affect? This notice is relevant to all persons who have knowledge of, or come into contact with, goods subject to biosecurity control. This includes, but is not…
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A Biosecurity Advice notice is a notice that informs stakeholders about the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment - Biosecurity's work. Biosecurity Advice notices are sent to registered stakeholders and placed on the website.
Information about how to register as a…
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Exotic pests, diseases and weeds can hitch a ride to Australia with vessels, shipping containers and break-bulk cargo. If they establish here they can wipe out entire food crops, harm our animals and damage our beautiful environment. Some pests could even change our way of life forever.
We manage…
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17 March 2008
Commencement of an Import Risk Analysis for Apple Fruit from the USA
This Biosecurity Australia Advice announces the formal commencement of an Import Risk Analysis (IRA) under the regulated IRA process to consider a proposal to import fresh apple fruit from the USA grown in the…
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The Department of Agriculture is responsible for reducing the risk of exotic pests or diseases entering the country that may harm Australia’s unique environment, agricultural and horticultural…
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The Australian Agricultural Forecasting System (AAFS) is the system that ABARES uses to produce forecasts for Australia’s agricultural markets. Although AAFS has been in development and use since 1945, this is the first time that it has been documented.
Documentation supports peer review and…
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