Calling for continued national coordination, sustained research funding, and new tools to tackle feral deer head on, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) welcomes the recommendations from a new Senate inquiry report. (more…)
Tag: biosecurity
National Fruit Fly Symposium calls for national strategy commitment
Implementing the National Fruit Fly Strategy 2020-25 via a sustainable funding model was the resounding conclusion from those who devoted their time to attend the National Fruit Fly Symposium held earlier in May 2021. (more…)
Sweet! Citrus canker eradicated from Oz
After a three-year effort, citrus canker (caused by Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri) has been eradicated from Australia. (more…)
Biosecurity essentials: orchard harvest outputs
Using good on farm hygiene reduces the risk of spreading pests and diseases and minimises the risks they pose to your business. This applies at all times of the year, but particularly so during harvest. (more…)
Hop to it and snap a feral for new competition!
The popular Feral Photos and Video competition is back and being reignited in a major way with close to $5000 worth of prizes on offer, thanks to our competition collaborators Animal Trap Solutions, CSIRO Publishing and Outdoor Cameras Australia. (more…)
Defending against a new pest, fall armyworm
Since its detection across northern parts of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia in February 2020, fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been quick to establish in these locations, but Plant Health Australia (PHA) has announced new resources to assist in defending crops against the pest. (more…)