All posts tagged "Plant Health Australia"
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46Farm ManagementBreak the pest cycle before sowing
With challenging and dry conditions prevailing in 2019, Grains Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran recommends staying one step ahead of pests by using...
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42Farm ManagementVehicle and machinery hygiene
Weeds, pests and diseases can enter your farm and be spread by equipment and vehicles, either directly or in plant material, soil...
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63Farm ManagementBiosecurity begins with people
On-farm biosecurity has always been important, yet over the last few years its implementation has become far more visible. This serves the...
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52Farm ManagementBiosecurity strategy paves the way for higher crop yields and lower costs
Identifying risks and having a clear plan to minimise them are the mainstays of farm biosecurity for Janerin Farms’ manager Damien Ebbern.
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60News and ViewsFarm Biosecurity Producers of the Year
The two winners of the 2019 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year award are Queensland cattle farmer Melinee Leather and Yarra Valley...
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69Must SeeExpecting a delivery from overseas? Look out for the brown marmorated stink bug
If you’re receiving parts, equipment or machinery from overseas, particularly Europe, China and the USA, keep an eye out for the brown...
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110Farm ManagementWhat is integrated pest management?
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production.
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155Farm ManagementPost-harvest jobs to protect stored grain from pests
Post-harvest is the perfect time to do three simple on-farm hygiene jobs to protect your stored grain from pests.
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172Farm ManagementOn-farm biosecurity: preventing the (seemingly) inevitable
In this article from Vegetables Australia magazine, AUSVEG Biosecurity Adviser Dr Kevin Clayton-Greene discusses how a robust on-farm biosecurity system can protect...
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165Farm ManagementWA potato growers’ incursion experience
Darryl Smith is a third-generation potato grower (and sheep producer), who grows about 64 hectares of potatoes a year, at Busselton, 200km...
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Calling on landholders to take part in Q Fever surveillance project - GetFarming
Livestock producers are being urged to get involved in a Q fever surveillance project aimed at building a better understanding of the disease in both humans and livestock. Q fever is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetti. The animal form of the disease is also known as coxiellosis. Central Table...
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There are enough fish in our seas - don't lock us out! - GetFarming
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, welcomes the latest rebuttal to the tale of doom and gloom put forward by Edgar et al. regarding the state of Australia’s oceans and the need for more marine parks. “This is far more than an ac...
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Biosecurity manual helps cherry growers access markets - GetFarming
A new version of the biosecurity manual for cherry growers is now available on the Farm Biosecurity website. The updated manual stems from a review of the biosecurity plan for the entire industry, something that is done every five years or so to make sure that biosecurity activities are still target...
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Farming's Future
In the next two decades, crop yields need to increase dramatically to feed the growing global population. Wouldn’t it be incredibly useful if we had a crystal ball to show us what are the best strategies available to increase crop yields? http://farmingsfuture.com/just-how-much-does-enhancing-photosynthesis-improve-crop-yield/
Cellar Door Grants to encourage wine tourism - GetFarming
Wine producers, with cellar doors attracting visitors to wine regions, may be eligible for Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants (Cellar Door Grants) of up to $100,000 based on sales in the 2018‑19 year. Wine Australia chief executive officer, Andreas Clark, explained the Cellar Door Grants were par...
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at 8:50am
Just how much does enhancing #photosynthesis improve #crop yield? https://t.co/3Sm6azX6xo
Just how much does enhancing #photosynthesis improve #crop yield? https://t.co/3Sm6azX6xo
Friday, May 3rd, 2019 at 1:58pm
WA #Budget securing future for #WA agricultural effort https://t.co/vjsd8LZtSK
WA #Budget securing future for #WA agricultural effort https://t.co/vjsd8LZtSK