All posts tagged "Farm Biosecurity"

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  Farm Management

  Pollination 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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  Farm Management

  Help 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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  News and Views

  Tips about compost use on-farm

  Many farmers use compost and manure for various soil structure and fertility benefits. But for both crop and livestock enterprises compost use...

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  News and Views

  Introducing 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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  News and Views

  Spotted 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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  Small Farms

  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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  Farm Management

  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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  Farm Management

  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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  Farm Management

  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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  Farm Management

  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.