An exotic insect, known as a Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium), forced the lockdown of two retail outlets in Canberra back in August 2020. It resulted in a biosecurity response through the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment. (more…)
Category: The Talk
Australia, it’s time to ask for Droughtmaster beef by name
When you consider Australia’s Natural Wonders, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef and the Outback come to mind. There is another natural wonder and it lives, breathes and feeds this country through drought, floods, and more: Droughtmaster beef cattle. (more…)
Turning a moment into a movement: mobilising 25-million biosecurity warriors
With COVID-19 and other biosecurity risks placing unprecedented pressure on our biosecurity system, more than 250 champions from across Australia’s and New Zealand’s biosecurity sector came together for a virtual workshop to discuss how we can mobilise a 25-million-strong biosecurity mass movement. (more…)
The notification process following a detection of fruit fly larvae in produce sold interstate
If you trade produce interstate you may have wondered what would happen if live fruit fly larvae were found in one of your consignments at its final destination. (more…)
McLaren Vale’s first organic producer, Bosworth Wines, celebrates 25 years of organic vineyards
Converting to organics in 1995 was a radical and pioneering move that changed viticulture in the Vale forever. (more…)
Varietal diversity to drive demand
With increasing climate variability and changing consumer preferences, it’s vital that Australia’s wine industry identifies and cultivates alternative grape varieties to help drive greater demand and profitability to the sector. (more…)