Biosecurity
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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Since early 2024, the Biosecurity Planning team at Plant Health Australia (PHA) has successfully completed biosecurity planning projects and developed resources for nine Australian horticultural industries – apple and pear,…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has determined that Xylella fastidiosa (Xylella) is present in mainland China. As a result, China is now considered to be a high-risk country for…
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Plant Health Australia (PHA) has announced recent updates to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD), which were issued on 4 January 2025. The EPPRD is a government-industry partnership, outlining…
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The National Biosecurity Strategy (NBS) provides a collective vision for Australia’s future biosecurity system – a biosecurity system that protects Australia’s way of life. Underpinning the NBS, the Department of…
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Olive Lace Bug (OLB) has been a prominent pest in many growing areas in recent times, including areas where it has not been present in significant numbers in the past.…
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Growers’ access to safe and effective crop protection solutions is supported through Hort Innovation-run levy projects, grant funded trials and additional activities. In particular, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines…
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