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Biocontrol puts weeds on the back foot

  • Media release
  • Pests
Renewed focus on weed biocontrol is set to deliver benefits to land managers and the environment in the fight against weeds.
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Farmers fork out billions a year on pests and weeds

  • Media release
  • Pests
Pests and weeds are costing farmers a combined $5.3 billion a year in both management and production loss.
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Pests and weeds on the rise

  • Media release
  • ABARES
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85% land managers spent on average around $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.
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Non-GMO food market red tape slashed

  • Media release
  • Exports
Meeting the export premium market certification requirements for non-genetically modified organism (non-GMO) produce has just been made cheaper,…
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Australia co-hosts international forum to manage hitchhiker biosecurity risks associated with sea containers

  • Media release
  • International
Hitchhiker pests are not native to Australia and have a specific biology or behaviour that allows them to ‘hitch a ride’ to Australia via sea…
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Have your say on Australian seafood import controls

  • Media release
  • Fisheries
`Have Your Say’ consultation is now open for the discussion paper on measures to prevent the importation of seafood from fisheries involving illegal…
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Operation Avoca secures over 38 tonnes of biosecurity risk materials

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
A significant risk to Australia’s biosecurity has been prevented by biosecurity officers securing approximately 38 tonnes of risk material—including…
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Detector dog finds live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

  • Media release
  • Pests
Biosecurity Detector dog Petal has sniffed out a live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in a passenger’s duffle bag at Brisbane International Airport.
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World Soil Day – soil needs a partnership approach

  • Media release
  • Farming
This year the theme of World Soil Day is ‘Soil: Where food begins’, highlighting the importance of healthy soil as a crucial element of food…
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One Health Day: Working together to address environmental changes contributing to greater incidence of disease

  • Media release
  • Animals
On One Health Day 2022 Australia’s Three Chiefs are highlighting the importance of working together to address environmental changes contributing to…
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Have your say on the National Soil Action Plan

  • Media release
  • Science
Public consultation is now open on Australia’s first national action plan on soil.
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Port workshop to send marine pests packing

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
A new workshop on 7 October 2022 will present research findings and seek stakeholder feedback on how design of ports and selection of building…
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Launch of the National Hitchhiker Plant Pest Action Plan 2022–2032

  • Media release
  • Pests
The National Hitchhiker (Contaminating) Plant Pest Action Plan 2022–2032 released today will protect Australia’s plant-related industries and…
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Innovative biosecurity solutions put to the test

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
Around $5 million will be spent over the coming year on projects using cutting-edge science to help boost Australia's biosecurity capabilities.