Disease causing organisms found in the soil can be very difficult and expensive to control or eradicate. For many, once they are on a farm, they are there to stay. (more…)
Tag: farm biosecurity
Biosecurity manuals and record templates for crop and livestock producers
The Farm Biosecurity website makes it easy for producers seeking advice on the biosecurity measures to implement on their property. With free resources for 24 industries, there’s likely to be tailored information to suit most producers. (more…)
Sweet! Citrus canker eradicated from Oz
After a three-year effort, citrus canker (caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri) has been eradicated from Australia. (more…)
Biosecurity essentials: orchard harvest outputs
Using good on farm hygiene reduces the risk of spreading pests and diseases and minimises the risks they pose to your business. This applies at all times of the year, but particularly so during harvest. (more…)
We need your weevils: survey to measure phosphine resistance in grain storages
As part of a continuing, national effort to measure the resistance of insects in stored grain to phosphine, the Victoria’s Grains Biosecurity Officer, Jim Moran, wants to visit farms to collect insects in and around grain storages. (more…)
A new perspective on biosecurity gate signs
Bushfires affected thousands of hectares of agricultural land in Australia this summer, burning homes, crops, standing and stored animal feed supplies, fences, yards, sheds and machinery. (more…)