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Potato late blight (exotic strains)

PLANT PEST Potato late blight is caused by exotic strains of Phytophthora infestans (A2 mating type).Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Potato late blight (exotic strains)Exotic to AustraliaExotic to Australia: Phytophthora infestans that causes potato late blight is…
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Aircraft arriving at first points of entry and non-first points of entry

All international aircraft arriving in Australian territory must land at a landing place that has been determined a first point of entry (FPOE) under section 223 of the Biosecurity Act 2015, unless we grant permission to land at a non-first point of entry (under subsection 239(2) of the Act).This…
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First points of entry and non-first points of entry

Under the Biosecurity Act 2015, all international vessels and goods become subject to biosecurity control when they enter Australian territorial seas.If your vessel is subject to biosecurity control, you can only enter Australia at ports that are first points of entry (FPOE). This is unless we have…
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Historical UK FTA quota usage

These tables show usage of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade AgreementFinal position for the 2025 quota year (as at 31 December 2025)Quota typeTotal quota Year 3 (kg)Shipped (kg)% shippedBarley7,000,00000Wheat and meslin80,000,0006,623,2408Rice – long Grain1,000,00000Rice - Broken11,500,…
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Historical AI-ECTA quota usage

These tables show usage of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA) quotaFinal position for the 2025 quota year (as at 31 December 2025)Quota typeTotal quota(TN)Shipped (to nearest TN)% quota shippedOranges and mandarins13,7005,13638Pears3,70000Almonds34,00023,…
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Notice to Industry 3: Horse truck driver requirements – transport of imported horses

Updated 5 January 2026Notice to Industry 3: Horse truck driver requirements – transport of imported horsesDownload PDF - 384 KBIf you have difficulty accessing these files, contact us for help.Online versionIntroductionThis document sets out the responsibilities of horse truck drivers who move…
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Plant Innovation Centre

The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) is a world-class research, development, and extension (RD&E) facility. By providing innovative solutions that detect, identify and manage plant pests, our team helps strengthen Australia’s biosecurity.The PIC team have significant scientific expertise and…
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Leading water management at Razor Rock Farm

Nick Ormsby, owner of Razor Rock Farm in the Northern Territory, understands that water really is the essence of life. When you’re looking after 35 hectares and over 72,000 mango trees, good water management is essential for his business.Thanks to the Future Drought Fund, as part of the Northern…
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Measures for plant products under the khapra beetle urgent actions

Measures for high-risk plant products Khapra beetle and larvae on rice (left) and coriander seed (right) Measures for high-risk plant products exported from all countries are detailed below.For the full list of import conditions refer to BICONList of high-…
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Mites of bees

PLANT PEST A varroa mite on the back of a honey bee.Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org Mites of bees (Apis spp.) Exotic to Australia, with varroa mite (Varroa destructor) present in parts of Australia and are under management in…
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