With the growing risk of African Swine Fever entering Australia and decimating our $5 billion a year pork industry, the National Farmers’ Federation called on governments to act immediately to control Australia’s 24 million-strong feral pig population. If left uncontrolled and uncontained, feral pigs could be a major vector of this exotic disease, not currently…
Tag: pests
A refreshed National Fruit Fly Council
The National Fruit Fly Council brings together governments, industries and research funders to facilitate a national approach to managing Queensland fruit fly (Qfly) and Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) in Australia and preventing exotic fruit fly species from establishing. (more…)
Make a start on biosecurity with tailored planners
With a number of plant pest incursions on the go across Australia, many producers in the affected areas are turning to on-farm biosecurity measures in an attempt to prevent the disease or pests from affecting their property. (more…)
Community-led deer monitoring via DeerScan
A new feature of the popular Centre for Invasive Species Solutions FeralScan digital community surveillance program, DeerScan, has had more than 1,700 sightings reported in its first 6 months of use, helping to inform biosecurity agencies and community groups where to prioritise management action. (more…)
CISS takes on exciting new role in the Environment and Community Biosecurity space
The National Biosecurity Committee through the Environment and Invasives Committee (the NBCs sectoral committee responsible for environmental biosecurity oversight) has recently appointed our Centre to coordinate the implementation of the National Environment and Community Biosecurity Research Development and Extension Strategy, over the next two years. (more…)
Spring clean to keep insects out
With the arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures and longer days, harvest planning and preparation are front of mind. (more…)