Grain growers across Australia are fortunate to have access to biosecurity advice specifically for their industry from Grains Farm Biosecurity Officers in each of the main grain growing states. Officers can work one-on-one with growers to explain simple yet effective ways they can reduce the risks posed by pests, weeds and diseases. (more…)
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Varroa threat to bees and pollination
Any threat to bee health in Australia will have significant economic impacts on tree crop industries which depend on the free pollination services they provide. (more…)
Beekeepers urged to adopt Biosecurity Code of Practice
Beekeepers nationally, commercial and hobby, are being urged to adopt the Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice to keep their bees healthy and to safeguard honey bee and pollination dependent industries. (more…)
Don’t bring back more than memories
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…)
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…)