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…)
Tag: Farm Biosecurity
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…)
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…)
Biosecurity manual helps cherry growers access markets
A new version of the biosecurity manual for cherry growers is now available on the Farm Biosecurity website. (more…)
Break the pest cycle before sowing
With challenging and dry conditions prevailing in 2019, Grains Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran recommends staying one step ahead of pests by using farm biosecurity practices before and during sowing. (more…)