The ninth edition of the National Plant Biosecurity Status Report was released, revealing the huge effort that goes into keeping Australia free from new plant pests. (more…)
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National plant biosecurity effort shifts to next gear
Off the back of the nation’s plant Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) announcing they would unite efforts to strengthen Australian plant biosecurity, the partnership has appointed a Chair, implemented a management plan, and is in the process of recruiting a program director to oversee operations of the new initiative. (more…)
Online training brings beekeepers up to standard
A new online training course was launched by the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (AHBIC) and Plant Health Australia, to make it easy for beekeepers to find out how to care for honey bees in accordance with the new Australian Honey Bee Industry Biosecurity Code of Practice. (more…)
Farm Biosecurity winner of Australian Biosecurity Awards
Australian Biosecurity Awards: the winner is … us! (more…)
Vehicle wash-down tackles parthenium challenge
An on-farm clean-down facility is one of the central components of farm biosecurity for Nigel and Rosemary Brumpton at their property ‘Baynham’, in Mitchell in Queensland. Careful attention to vehicle and machinery cleanliness has always been a priority, with a particular focus on preventing incursions of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus). The Brumptons strongly believe that…
Plant Health Australia's Bountiful Harvest photo competition
In an effort to promote the benefits of a strong plant biosecurity system, Plant Health Australia is running the Bountiful Harvest photo competition, with two vouchers for the RM Williams store as prizes: $300 to the winner and $150 to the runner up. It’s open to all Australian residents aged 18 or over, and we’re…