All posts tagged "Farm Biosecurity"
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1.7KAgriculturePeeling back the layers of biosecurity for onion growers
For the first time, onion growers across Australia have a manual dedicated to their biosecurity needs.
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1.9KAgricultureOn-farm biosecurity shows its worth in face of disease threat
Our second profile of the Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award winners is of the Mackay Farming Group of Tully, Far...
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1.7KAgricultureWarning on uncertified seed
While it might be tempting to trade seed ‘over the fence’ for sowing, the biosecurity risks associated with using uncertified seed should...
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1.4KAgricultureBanana growers recognised in biosecurity awards
The 2018 winners of the inaugural Farm Biosecurity Producer of The Year Award, part of the Australian Biosecurity Awards, are Mackay Farming...
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1.4KAgricultureTop 10 tips to improve biosecurity at harvest time
Harvest is usually the season when extra activity on your property can create additional biosecurity risks for your farm.
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1.9KAgricultureDamn these flies!
Growers of fruit and vegetables that can be hosts of fruit fly – in particular Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly – are...
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1.5KAgricultureHarvest Weed Seed Control 101
The results of the 2017 Farm Biosecurity Survey showed that producers spend a lot of time controlling weeds, so here’s something that...
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1.8KAgricultureIt’s stink bug season again
In recent years between September and April, the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has declared ‘stink bug season’ and...
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1.6KAgricultureGot your harvesting and storage game plan ready yet?
Grain harvest has begun in the northern states of Australia, so it’s time to plan your harvesting down south.
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1.3KAgricultureThe enemy within: containing regional plant pests
Biosecurity officers in South Australia recently set up a random road block near Blanchetown, to stop and inspect vehicles for fruit and...
