Farmers, researchers, agronomists, government agency staff, scholarship recipients and tourists from rural areas need to be hyper vigilant with their hygiene practices when returning from overseas trips. (more…)
Tag: biosecurity
New biosecurity manual for potato growers
The Potato Growers’ Biosecurity Manual is a guide to farm biosecurity measures to reduce the risk of weeds, pests, and diseases impacting production. It was developed by Plant Health Australia in consultation with AUSVEG and potato growers across NSW, Victoria and South Australia. (more…)
Peeling back the layers of biosecurity for onion growers
For the first time, onion growers across Australia have a manual dedicated to their biosecurity needs. (more…)
Biosecurity funding will help protect Australia's borders from harmful pests and diseases
Australian vegetable growers have welcomed the government’s increased investment in the nation’s biosecurity sector announced in 2018’s Federal Budget, with industry representative body AUSVEG saying it is critical to ensuring Australia’s agricultural production systems are protected. (more…)
Barley varieties prove their competitive edge over weeds
Some new varieties of barley offer grain growers a non-herbicide option for grass weed control in low rainfall cropping zones due to the varieties’ weed competitive nature. (more…)
Good advice to growers: don’t accept bad advice on grain storage
Australia’s grain growers are playing a vital role in safeguarding the nation’s access to global grain markets worth more than $12 billion. (more…)