Biosecurity
A groundbreaking new research project is putting science at the heart of defending horticultural production, developing “plant vaccines” to protect Australia’s vegetables from viral diseases. Funded by Hort Innovation and…
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By Laura Thomas The Australian Olive Association will join national agriculture sector representatives next month, as preparations against Australia’s number one pest threat continue. The Xylella National Preparedness Workshop aims…
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National Biosecurity Week (NBW) returns this August, shining a spotlight on the vital role biosecurity plays in protecting our environment, food supply, economy, and way of life. This year’s NBW…
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(NSW DPIRD Biosecurity Collection, specimen ASCTHE027696). Photo: Pia Scanlon, WA DPIRD. A new National Diagnostic Protocol (#NDP54) for Meadow Spittlebug (Philaenus spumarius) has been developed and endorsed for use in…
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Plant Health Australia’s flagship digital surveillance platform, AUSPestCheck®, has officially logged more than 10 million pest surveillance records. This marks a significant milestone in Australia’s biosecurity journey to help strengthen…
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April saw a significant milestone for Plant Health Australia (PHA), marking 25 years of leadership and collaboration in building and strengthening Australia’s plant biosecurity system – recognised as one of…
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The latest Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) document for the olive industry has been published on the Hort Innovation website, following a review of the current threats and management options.…
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Image: An olive grove decimated by Xylella. (Rodrigo Krugner, USDA) By Laura Thomas A Xylella outbreak in southern Italy has sparked a fresh warning for Australian olive growers, as efforts to…
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