All posts tagged "Farm Biosecurity"

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  The 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...

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  Eradication of tomato potato psyllid not feasible

  The Tomato Potato Psyllid National Management Group has advised that it is not technically feasible to eradicate the tiny sap sucking pest...

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  Dumped grain a harbour of risk

  Most growers recognise that spilled grain on-farm is a biosecurity risk. Grain around storages, sheds, bunkers, bins and bags can attract and...

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  Making your biosecurity plan work for you

  With on-farm biosecurity in the spotlight over the past few months, much has been made of what is ‘required’ in order for...

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  Who is the next Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year?

  If you know an Aussie farmer who takes biosecurity seriously and goes the extra length to avoid diseases, pests and weeds coming...

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  2017 biosecurity survey results are in!

  The level of understanding of biosecurity amongst Australian producers has increased, with more producers controlling weeds and managing pests and diseases of...

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  Vigilance a proven difference

  Three recent pest incursions have highlighted the benefits of early detection in containing and eradicating exotic pests.

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  What the NSW Biosecurity Act means for producers

  To coincide with the Biosecurity Act 2015 being enacted on 1 July 2017, the NSW Department of Primary Industries has released a...

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  New guide to reduce weed risks from fodder

  Fodder brought in from other districts can be an opportunity for new weeds to make their way onto your farm.

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  Biosecurity focus – the future for cattle producers

  The voluntary Johne’s Beef Assurance Score (J-BAS) has been developed to assist beef cattle producers in identifying the risk of Johne’s disease...