All posts tagged "Farm Biosecurity"
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490AgriculturePollination 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...
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350AgricultureHelp 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...
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403News and ViewsIntroducing 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...
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364News and ViewsSpotted 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...
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424UncategorizedBiosecurity manual helps cherry growers access markets
A new version of the biosecurity manual for cherry growers is now available on the Farm Biosecurity website.
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478AgricultureBreak 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...
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534AgricultureVehicle and machinery hygiene
Weeds, pests and diseases can enter your farm and be spread by equipment and vehicles, either directly or in plant material, soil...
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455AgricultureBiosecurity begins with people
On-farm biosecurity has always been important, yet over the last few years its implementation has become far more visible. This serves the...
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407AgricultureBiosecurity strategy paves the way for higher crop yields and lower costs
Identifying risks and having a clear plan to minimise them are the mainstays of farm biosecurity for Janerin Farms’ manager Damien Ebbern.
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435News and ViewsFarm Biosecurity Producers of the Year
The two winners of the 2019 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year award are Queensland cattle farmer Melinee Leather and Yarra Valley...
