Australia’s national science agency and Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) member, CSIRO, is on the hunt for new weapons to use against the nation’s most destructive pest: wild rabbits. (more…)
Category: The Help

Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program
Scientists are investigating novel technologies and management strategies to control insect pests in Australian grain crops through a new research initiative. (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…)

Free biosecurity course for Aussie beekeepers
The Biosecurity for Beekeepers online course is now free for all Australian beekeepers, increasing the accessibility of training which will help protect the honey bee industry from pests and diseases. (more…)