All posts tagged "Farm Biosecurity"
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1.3KAgricultureHow to report pests and diseases as a grower
Plant pests and diseases can have a serious impact on your business, industry and community. By reporting anything unusual, you help protect...
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1.3KAgricultureCarry a vehicle biosecurity kit, and use it!
A vehicle biosecurity kit is a useful tool to help limit the spread of unwanted pests, diseases and weeds on-farm or between...
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1.8KAgricultureFarm biosecurity begins before the gate
When we talk about farm biosecurity, we almost always talk about it from an on-farm producer or growers’ perspective. However, as an...
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943AgricultureKeep an eye out for Tomato Potato Psyllid
Tomato Potato Psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli or TPP) is a pest that all potato, tomato, eggplant, capsicum, chilli, tamarillo and sweet potato (Solanaceae...
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729AgriculturePolyphagous shot-hole borer detected in Western Australia
Nursery, fruit, nut and forestry industries in Western Australia should be on the lookout for the exotic pest, polyphagous shot-hole borer (Euwallacea...
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594AgricultureLockdown pests, weeds and diseases this harvest
The pandemic has taught people more about biosecurity with measures such as movement restrictions, contact tracing, and proof of vaccination to reduce...
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629AgricultureCelebrating the eradication of varroa mite
Beekeepers and growers of pollination-reliant crops are celebrating the official announcement by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment that varroa...
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578AgricultureNew important conditions for Brown Marmorated Stinkbug season
The first day of Spring marks a lot of things for farmers, one of them being the beginning of brown marmorated stink...
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740AgricultureFarm biosecurity improves the management of soil-borne diseases
Disease causing organisms found in the soil can be very difficult and expensive to control or eradicate. For many, once they are...
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667AgricultureWhat happens when an exotic pest arrives in Australia?
An important part of Australia’s biosecurity system is to prepare for the arrival of exotic pests. Preparations are based on an understanding...
