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Monitoring and forecasting locust populations

​​​​​​The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) monitors the population status of the three pest locust species listed under its charter using a range of information sources, including surveys…
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Natural resource management

Natural resource management-related research is part of ABARES’ applied social research and analysis. Reports have been prepared for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, other government agencies, research and development corporations, and industry bodies.Australian Forests and…
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Head Memorandum of Understanding for the collaborative working relationship between Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and Department of Health

​​DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeHead Memorandum of Understanding for the collaborative working relationship between Department of Agriculture and Water Resources and Department of Health PDF 11457 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online…
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The National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases

Invasive species are a key threat to Australia’s biodiversity. They are damaging to Australia’s unique ecosystems, as well as to the agriculture sector. The highest-risk exotic invasive species have been identified and compiled into the Australia’s Exotic Environmental Pest List (EEPL). The…
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Industry Consultative Committees

​​​The department maintains close contact with industry clients through industry consultative committees (ICCs), ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.ICCs are instrumental in developing effective operational responses to government policy for the department's import and export programs…
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Aquatic Animal Diseases Significant to Australia: Identification Field Guide

​​​​​Publication detailsThe field guide aims to help people recognise diseases of significance to aquaculture and fisheries in Australia. This edition incorporates new and updated information gathered from an extensive review of the fourth edition. It now covers 53 aquatic animal diseases of…
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Forestry contacts, agencies and organisations

​​The following external agencies and organisations can provide information about forestry in Australia.National agencies and organisations​​Australian Government AgenciesDepartment of Industry, Science and ResourcesGPO Box 2013CANBERRA ACT 2601Tel: 02 6213 6000Email (online form): …
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Taking the Lead: From Kennel Assistant to Technical Supervisor

Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 7 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Sarah Tibbetts Sarah first worked as a kennel hand, assisting the biosecurity detector dog program. She has since joined the department, has progressed her career and is now a technical supervisor…
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Department of Agriculture and Food, Government of Western Australia

​Louise van Meurs Plant Biosecurity Biosecurity Australia DAFF GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Your Ref: Our Ref: Enquiries: S Tuten (08) 9368 3434 Date: 18 July 2008 Dear Louise Draft Import Risk Analysis for Fresh Capsicum (Paprika) Fruit From the Republic of…
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Overview of recent ABARES China research

Compiled by James Fell ABARES has produced various research reports about Chinese agriculture since 2014. As of early 2020, there were five strands of ABARES' research relating to China, contributing to a holistic picture of the future of Chinese agriculture and implications for Australian…
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