A new smart-phone sized technology to quickly sequence DNA is being tested by University of Canberra researchers, through the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) and Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, for its early warning potential to detect invasive species. (more…)
Tag: biosecurity
Pollination agreements with beekeepers prevent getting stung
The annual spring movement of hives has commenced, as beekeepers move hives from one area of the country to another following the flower blossoms of nut, fruit and vegetable plants that need pollination by bees to produce a crop. (more…)
Help at hand for growers and beekeepers
Honey production is worth more than $100 million annually, along with sales of beeswax, queen and packaged bees. This is dwarfed by the benefits of bee pollination services. (more…)
From knowledge to know-how – motivating landholders to take management action
Professor Don Hine and Dr Lynette McLeod are currently leading one of our Centre’s key behaviour change projects looking at how we can accelerate sustainable landholder-led participation in best practice wild dog management techniques through application of behavioural science and targeted engagement. (more…)
Introducing the new-look Farm Biosecurity website
Sourcing information on how to secure your farm against diseases, pests and weeds just became a whole lot easier, with growers and producers now having improved access to a vast suite of resources on the Farm Biosecurity website. (more…)
Spotted something unusual? Now what?
There’s a new course available on Plant Health Australia’s Biosecurity Online Training (BOLT) site on the topic of reporting new pests and diseases, and some of the steps that may be taken in the early stages of an incursion. (more…)