All posts tagged "Plant Health Australia"

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  Small Farms

  Beekeeper survey reveals pest and disease threats to honey bees

  The Honey Bee Health Survey of 2018 was designed to provide a snapshot of bee health in the Australian honey bee industry.

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  Farm Management

  Make sure hitch hikers don’t arrive with backpacker labour

  At this time of year, many fruit or veg producers will have casual labourers, often backpackers, on their property to help with...

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  Farm Management

  The surprising benefit to bottom line in farming with TR4

  Panama disease tropical race 4 is a devastating disease, no grower would wish upon another.

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  News and Views

  We’re on the lookout for the 2020 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year

  Do you know an Australian biosecurity champion? If someone you know goes the extra mile to protect their property from diseases, pests...

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  Farm Management

  Industry action – on the ground biosecurity specialists

  Some of Australia’s larger plant industries have partnered with Plant Health Australia (PHA) and appointed biosecurity specialists as a way of providing...

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  News and Views

  A refreshed National Fruit Fly Council

  The National Fruit Fly Council brings together governments, industries and research funders to facilitate a national approach to managing Queensland fruit fly...

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  Farm Management

  Make a start on biosecurity with tailored planners

  With a number of plant pest incursions on the go across Australia, many producers in the affected areas are turning to on-farm...

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  Farm Management

  Spring clean to keep insects out

  With the arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures and longer days, harvest planning and preparation are front of mind.

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  Farm Management

  Springtime grain inspection tips

  A good grain growing season has Victorian grain farmers on track for a fantastic harvest but there is still the risk of...

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  Broadacre

  Questions to ask harvest contractors to protect your property

  The movement of harvest contractors and machinery between farming regions during harvest can spread diseases, pests and weeds.