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A new version of the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD) was issued on Monday 4 March 2024, capturing changes in contact details and crop representation.
Following the merger of Onions Australia with AUSVEG, changes have been made to capture AUSVEG as the representative of the onion industry for EPPRD related matters. More
Plant Health Australia (PHA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online learning course for the Australian Plant Pest Database (APPD), titled: Introduction to the Australian Plant Pest Database (APPD).
Launched in 2022, the APPD collates plant pest and pathogen specimen data from Australian herbaria and insect collections. More
Plant Health Australia (PHA) recently held Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) training in Orange, NSW. Michael Southan, CEO of the Australian Olive Association, attended the ILO workshop and had this to say about the training.
‘If you are considering becoming an Industry Liaison Officer, find out when the training is on in your area or your state and just do it,’ said Michael. More
It’s almost time for the second annual month long Bee Pest Blitz campaign. During April, all Australian beekeepers are encouraged to inspect their hives for high priority pests such as varroa and tropilaelaps mites.
The Bee Pest Blitz campaign aims to create awareness of exotic and established bee pests, the importance of hive inspections using nationally-agreed surveillance techniques and consistent record keeping and reporting of results. More
The first quarter of 2024 has been extremely productive with PHA represented at numerous biosecurity industry events, a meeting with our Board, participating in national committees, finalising our Mid-Year Performance Report (MYPR) and developing our 2024-25 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). More
The Vegetable industry biosecurity and business continuity strategy project is a collaboration between industry, government and research agencies to create a biosecurity framework for the vegetable industry that provides an adaptable flexible approach to prepare for and respond should a new pest arrive. More
As part of the Safeguarding Indigenous Led Forestry project, representatives from Plant Health Australia (PHA), the Northern Territory Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (NT DITT), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Forestry (QDAF), and the University of Sunshine Coast met for a planning meeting in February 2024. More
Plant Health Australia (PHA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online learning course for the Australian Plant Pest Database (APPD), titled: Introduction to the Australian Plant Pest Database (APPD).
Launched in 2022, the APPD collates plant pest and pathogen specimen data from Australian herbaria and insect collections. More
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