For the first time, onion growers across Australia have a manual dedicated to their biosecurity needs. (more…)
Tag: biosecurity
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…)
Practical tips for better mouse control
Practical tips for maximising the effectiveness of mouse bait, as well as alternative methods for applying bait at seeding will be two of the key topics covered for grain growers during a mouse control webinar next Wednesday (March 28 2018). (more…)
Keeping our eyes peeled for citrus pests
Australia’s largest fresh fruit exporting industry received a sweetener, with the launch of the Government’s ten-year national strategy to tighten the squeeze on pests that can wreak havoc on our citrus industry. (more…)