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Friday 6 December 2013
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New biosecurity manual for viticulturalists
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The three plant industries that have an interest in growing grapes – Dried Fruits Australia, Wine Grape Growers Australia and the Australian Table Grape Association – now have a biosecurity manual to help producers manage biosecurity risks on their properties.
Viticulture is Australia’s largest horticultural industry with a combined value estimated at nearly a billion dollars. That doesn’t include the $1.8 billion dollar wine export market. More...
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Help at hand for citrus growers
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Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Citrus Australia have recently appointed a dedicated biosecurity manager.
Stuart Pettigrew, who has worked for over 20 years in the horticulture and agriculture sectors, will coordinate and drive the implementation of the citrus biosecurity program and provide a central contact point for biosecurity related issues. More...
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Biosecurity on the farm while you’re away
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For many producers, particularly those with smaller operations, going away this Christmas may mean leaving your livestock under the supervision of others.
Duncan Rowland, Animal Health Australia’s Executive Manager of Biosecurity Services is reminding producers to reiterate the importance of on-farm biosecurity practices to their chosen farm caretakers. More...
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Showing off your prize sheep easier from 1 Jan 2014
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From 1 January next year, sheep producers intending to exhibit their animals at agricultural shows and exhibitions can simply use a National Sheep Health Statement (NSHS) to certify the health of the animals they intend showing.
The Federal Council of Agricultural Societies has given the green light for sheep producers to use the NSHS which replaces the Sheep Show and Sale by Exhibition form. More...
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In other news
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Insect ID: The Ute Guide
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The Grains Research and Development Corporation has released InsectID: The Ute Guide. More...
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New best management practices for banana growers
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Banana growers, including those who are not members of the Australian Banana Growers’ Council, can register for the industries' Best Management Practices (BMP) guidelines. More...
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Proof-of-absence reporting
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To maintain access to lucrative overseas grain markets – worth up to $11 billion a year – Australia can be asked to provide evidence that exported grain is free from exotic grain pests. More...
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Planning a show or exhibition next year?
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Show organisers can ensure that they are compliant with the Australian Johne’s disease Market Assurance Program (MAP) by downloading a Show, Sale & Exhibition Certificate of Compliance. More...
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Communication the key to tackling sheep disease
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Wet seasonal conditions in northern Tasmania are creating the perfect environment for a footrot outbreak, but producers are staying one step ahead through a carcase feedback system at their local abattoir that focuses on animal health attributes. More...
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Media snapshot
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Bee-ing in the right place at the right time
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Hot spots for potential incursions of exotic bee pests and pest bees have been identified in a new report, so more resources can be targeted where they’re most likely to enter the country. More...
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Alert for new stem fly outbreak
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Queensland and NSW soybean growers need to be on the lookout this season for a potentially devastating pest – the soybean stem fly – which can cause near-total crop failure. More...
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Phosphine - use it properly or lose it
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Phosphine is still an effective fumigant, but it must be used in a sealed, gas-tight storage or silo. More...
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Increased risk from Barber's pole worm and flystrike
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Recent rains have been very welcome but are also a reminder that improved pastoral conditions over summer are associated with increased risk from Barber's pole worm and flystrike. More...
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