A new feature of the popular Centre for Invasive Species Solutions FeralScan digital community surveillance program, DeerScan, has had more than 1,700 sightings reported in its first 6 months of use, helping to inform biosecurity agencies and community groups where to prioritise management action. (more…)
Author: Farming's Future
Pacific Seeds completes Australian-first $2.4 million custom seed processing line
Market leader Pacific Seeds has completed the installation of a state-of-the-art $2.4 million processing plant, custom-built to facilitate growing demand from customers and provide the highest quality product to the market. (more…)
CISS takes on exciting new role in the Environment and Community Biosecurity space
The National Biosecurity Committee through the Environment and Invasives Committee (the NBCs sectoral committee responsible for environmental biosecurity oversight) has recently appointed our Centre to coordinate the implementation of the National Environment and Community Biosecurity Research Development and Extension Strategy, over the next two years. (more…)
Spring clean to keep insects out
With the arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures and longer days, harvest planning and preparation are front of mind. (more…)
Springtime grain inspection tips
A good grain growing season has Victorian grain farmers on track for a fantastic harvest but there is still the risk of adversity between now and then in the form of a new unwelcome pest or disease. (more…)
Questions to ask harvest contractors to protect your property
The movement of harvest contractors and machinery between farming regions during harvest can spread diseases, pests and weeds. (more…)