Biosecurity
Biosecurity
Biosecurity is the protection of livelihoods and lifestyles from the threats posed by pests. Comprehensive biosecurity systems help ensure Australia’s food security and food safety, while good biosecurity practices protect our farmers’ productivity and make good business sense.
Minimising the biosecurity risks posed by insects, pathogens and diseases (collectively called pests) that are new to Australia is a key focus for governments, plant industries and PHA. PHA has dedicated a section of this website to highlight each of its Industry Members biosecurity activities.
For more information on the industry relevant to you, visit the links below:
Pest specific materials including fact sheets and contingency plans are located on PHA's Pest Information Document Database (PIDD), or through PaDIL's Plant Biosecurity Toolbox.
Other general biosecurity related documents are available here.
Additionally, PHA funds an initiative with Animal Health Australia delivering on-farm biosecurity messages to producers. For more information visit the Farm Biosecurity website.
