With illegal wildlife trade a major concern in Australia, University of Adelaide researchers, supported through the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, have validated a new technique which uses forensic chemistry to identify provenance of an individual specimen from an alien species. (more…)
Author: Farming's Future
Strawberry breeding program delights tastebuds
The winter strawberry season is in full swing. (more…)
Canola growers urged to monitor for blackleg in upper canopy
Canola growers are being encouraged to closely monitor crops for signs of blackleg infection in the upper canopy to avoid costly yield loss this season. (more…)
Resources put growers on front foot against FAW
Grain growers have access to a range of information and resources to help them identify and – if required – manage the incursion of fall armyworm (FAW) in Western Australia. (more…)
Preparing Australia to manage fall armyworm
The Australian Government has provided a grant of $600,000 to Plant Health Australia (PHA) to fill some of the R&D gaps for the management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) following its arrival via natural pathways in January 2020. (more…)
Results of the 2020 producer survey are in
More Australian producers than ever before have implemented biosecurity practices to protect their properties from diseases, pests and weeds. (more…)