All posts tagged "Plant Health Australia"

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  Agriculture

  New grains biosecurity officer for NSW

  After decades of working with broadacre farmers across the country, Bill Gordon is looking forward to the challenges presented in his new...

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  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.

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  Agriculture

  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...

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  Agriculture

  Vehicle 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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  Agriculture

  Biosecurity 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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  Agriculture

  Biosecurity 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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  News and Views

  Farm 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...

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  Agriculture

  Expecting a delivery from overseas? Look out for the brown marmorated stink bug

  If you’re receiving parts, equipment or machinery from overseas, particularly Europe, China and the USA, keep an eye out for the brown...

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  Agriculture

  Strawberry grower recognised for on-farm biosecurity efforts

  Luciano Corallo, a strawberry grower in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, is one of two winners of the Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year...

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  Agriculture

  What is integrated pest management?

  Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production.