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On 24-25 September 2019, more than 50 government and industry personnel took part in training in citrus pests and diseases, surveillance techniques, and surveillance hygiene at a Citrus Surveillance Triage Workshop in Mildura.

PHA ran the Australian Government Department of Agriculture-funded workshop with assistance from Citrus Australia, Agriculture Victoria and New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. More

An important part of the role of the five Grains Farm Biosecurity Program biosecurity officers is attending field days and other events to share biosecurity information and resources with grain producers.

For example, NSW Grains Biosecurity Officer attended AgQuip on 20-22 August 2019 with other members of the NSW DPI plant biosecurity and product integrity team. More

With the arrival of spring’s warmer temperatures and longer days, harvest planning and preparation are front of mind.

During this time of preparation, Grains Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran recommends considering your tactics for controlling insects while harvesting, handling and storing new grain. More

A good grain growing season has Victorian grain farmers on track for a fantastic harvest but there is still the risk of adversity between now and then in the form of a new unwelcome pest or disease.

“Most areas enjoy good soil moisture, plenty of sunshine and stable grain prices and we have every right to expect an excellent crop, despite predictions of a drier than average spring,” says Grains Biosecurity Officer for Victoria Jim Moran. More

Australia’s effort to manage fruit flies nationally has been bolstered with the extension of funding for the National Fruit Fly Council, the appointment of a new manager and a planned update of the National Fruit Fly Strategy.

Fruit flies threaten a substantial portion of Australia’s $11.31 billion horticulture sector and can be a major constraint to domestic and international trade. More