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Technology transforms plant health diagnostics from hours to minutes

Australia is strengthening its biosecurity capabilities with technology that identifies potential biosecurity threats in minutes, instead of hours. This is revolutionising how we protect our agricultural and environmental assets.The department has deployed new identification technology that enables…
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National Water Biosecurity Manual - Poultry Production

DownloadNational Water Biosecurity Manual - Poultry Production (PDF 1.8 MB)If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.​Water sources used by the Australian poultry industry are varied, and include town water, underground water, surface water and rain…
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Minutes 71st DCCC Meeting - Draft

​9.00 am to 1.00 pm Wednesday 29 July 2015 South East Region - Melrose Office 255 Melrose Drive, Tullamarine VIC Agenda Item 1 – Chair’s Introduction Present Department of Agriculture Raelene…
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Approved projects - Round 4

Round four, Rural R&D for Profit summary of approved projects On 21 March 2019, the then Minister for Agriculture, Water and the Environment, approved funding of $39.65 million from 2018‑19 to 2021‑22 for ten projects under round four of the Rural R&D for Profit program. This funding is…
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Advice to travellers

Travellers and goods arriving in Australia can introduce exotic pests, diseases and weeds. This could harm our health, environment and commercial industries.Check our current traveller alerts. These include tips on how you can reduce risks before you arrive in Australia.You can also visit human…
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Analysis of Australia’s food security and the COVID-19 pandemic

Canola crops in full spring flower, near Cootamundra NSW Australia - Australia produces much more food than it consumes, exporting about 70% of agricultural production. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has taken Australia and the world by surprise. Coming after severe drought conditions in…
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2020-31 - Horticulture Exports Program – Thailand Food and Drug Administration to implement stringent pesticide residues monitoring on fresh fruit and vegetables at the port of entry

5 June 2020 Purpose This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise of Thailand Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes to their residue testing on imports of fresh fruit and vegetables scheduled to be implemented 15 June 2020. These changes may result in additional costs, requirements and…
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Annex C1: Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

DownloadDocumentPagesFile sizeAnnex C1: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) PDF 8159 KBIf you have difficulty accessing this file, please visit web accessibility.Online version​​…
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Meat Notice 2018-06 - Goat Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing (GTART) and Horse Targeted Antibacterial Residue Testing Program (HTART) – Antibacterial Confirmatory Testing for Suspect Goats and Horses

​​​NSFS reference: 13Issue date: 27/11/2018​​Date of effect: ImmediateReview date: November 2020Contact officers:Dugald MacLachlan Director Residues and Microbiology Policy 02 6272 3183Mac Tawadros…
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Analysis – Opportunities for Australian wine exports to the UK

The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) entered into force on 31 May 2023. The A-UKFTA immediately eliminates tariffs on all Australian wine exports to the UK. Before the agreement, Australian wine entered the UK at the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) rate. The UKGT replaced the EU's…
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