The pandemic has taught people more about biosecurity with measures such as movement restrictions, contact tracing, and proof of vaccination to reduce the transmission of the virus. Agriculture Victoria Grains Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran said these same measures also apply to good farm biosecurity at harvest time. The movement of grain harvest contractors between farming…
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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…)
Monitor for stripe rust infections emerging in wheat
Growers are being urged to be vigilant when inspecting wheat crops, following the identification of stripe rust infection. (more…)
New surveillance guide for pests and diseases of tropical crops
Plant Health Australia’s latest resource for growers is the Exotic Pest Identification and Surveillance Guide for Tropical Horticulture, developed with funding from the Australia Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. (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…)
2021 cereal and pulse disease guides out now
Grain growers will be better equipped to manage their disease risk this season with the release of Agriculture Victoria’s cereal and pulse disease guides. (more…)