Tugboats assist the ‘Oriental Treasure’ bulk carrier ship through Newcastle Port in Newcastle, Australia, on July 30, 2015. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
The federal government has announced emergency measures to fast-track fertiliser imports, aiming to bypass port bottlenecks and secure supply as Australian farmers head into a critical winter sowing period.
Under the changes, border processes for imported fertiliser will be streamlined to reduce delays without—officials insist—weakening Australia’s strict biosecurity standards.
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