All posts tagged "Plant Health Australia"

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  Area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly and using sterile insects

  Area-wide management (AWM) is a proven way of managing pests, including Queensland fruit fly, the single most important pest of fruits and...

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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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...