The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s role is to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure Australia's agricultural, fisheries, food and forestry industries remain competitive, profitable and sustainable.
Our policies and programs:
encourage and support sustainable natural resource use and management
protect the health and safety of plant and animal industries
enable industries to adapt to compete in a fast-changing international and economic environment.
help improve market access and market performance for the agricultural and food sector
encourage and assist industries to adopt new technology and practices
assist primary producers and the food industry to develop business and marketing skills, and to be financially self-reliant.
The department employs about 4,200 staff in Australia and overseas, including policy officers, program administrators, scientists, economists, meat inspectors, veterinary officers and quarantine inspectors.
Increased Catch and Reduced Bottom Impact with New Trawl Gear Norway
A new trawl gear concept gave 20-40% more catch than standard rock hoppers. The gear is also designed to be gentler on the seabed, which can help the industry towards an even more efficient and enviro...
The Norwegian Pelagic Fishing Course in Week 48 Norway
Herring fishing in the north with good luck, and better collection of North Sea herring.
NVG herring:
As expected, there was a modest quantity with a total of 7,800 tonnes for the whole week. Apar...
Market situation for Norwegian cod (fresh, frozen, farmed...) Norway
Fall of fresh cod
Norway exported 2,420 tonnes of fresh cod worth NOK 141 million in November.
The value fell NOK 36 million, or 20 percent, compared to November last year.
Volume fel...
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