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Friday 4 April
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Land-use surveys gauge biosecurity risks
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The dynamic nature of farming means that growers are always tweaking their enterprise mix, trying new crops, and perhaps adding or removing livestock.
Such changes bring the usual challenges, although one unexpected aspect can be the consequences for a farm or district’s biosecurity status.
This has been highlighted in long-term surveys of Victorian farmland, and the intensifying cropping in that state. More
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Biosecurity proves its worth
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The importance of the biosecurity manuals and other online tools on the Farm Biosecurity website was reinforced following new findings that have recently quantified the impact of a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Australia.
Based on Australia’s 2014-15 farm production forecast of $50.5 billion and export forecast of $38.4 billion, it is estimated that an outbreak of FMD in Australia would cost $62 per hectare for cattle producers and $172 per hectare for sheep producers. More...
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Nominate for Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award
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The Plant Biosecurity Farmer of the Year Award recognises the efforts of producers dedicated to keeping their operations free of diseases, pests and weeds. That includes last year’s winner Ron Creagh, a grain grower and sheep grazier with a difference.
You can nominate yourself, a family member, friends or associates who you think also deserve to be recognised for their efforts. Nominations from crop producers (with or without livestock) are welcome. More
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Livestock Biosecurity Network at your service
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The Livestock Biosecurity Network (LBN) is now in full swing getting amongst Australia’s livestock producers and providing up-to-date information on best-practice strategies to help secure their farm and secure their future.
The LBN was established last year by the peak industry councils, the Sheepmeat Council of Australia, Cattle Council of Australia and Wool Producers Australia. More...
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In other news
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Report on Exercise Tortrix now available
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Information about Exercise Tortrix, which simulated the detection of false codling moth, and its outcomes is in the recently released Exercise Report. More
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Senate committee critical of biosecurity policy
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The Federal Government should establish an independent statutory body to oversee quarantine and biosecurity policy and operations, a Senate committee has found. More
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Cattle Health Statements critical for NSW beef producers
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Ongoing dry conditions in large sections of NSW are forcing some local producers to agist their herds, with some being moved to pasture in Victoria. NSW beef cattle producers are reminded that their cattle will need a completed national Cattle Health Statement before leaving for and when returning from agistment in Victoria. More
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Media snapshot
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New season rust control tactics
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Growers are reminded to implement rust-control strategies to help shield 2014’s winter cereal crops from yield losses. More
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Sweet proposal comes with a sting
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Chair of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council said it was critical for the industry to 'vote yes' for a levy proposal to help fund the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program, an early warning system designed to help keep Australia free of pest bees and bee pests. More
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PinG takes on biosecurity
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A series of biosecurity workshops will be rolled out across grain-producing regions to increase awareness of farm biosecurity and promote an active attitude towards securing farms against the risks of new pests. More
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