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Biocontrol puts weeds on the back foot

  • Media release
  • Pests
08 November 2023
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
08 November 2023
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
04 October 2023
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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An easier way to find out about pest and disease incursions

  • Newsletter
  • Diseases
26 September 2023
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Suction trap targets winged exotic pests

  • Newsletter
  • Pests
26 September 2023
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Australia co-hosts international forum to manage hitchhiker biosecurity risks associated with sea containers

  • Media release
  • International
02 August 2023
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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Fighting the exotic mosquito menace

  • Biosecurity
02 June 2023
Sydney’s warm and wet weather over the past year has kept Australia’s frontline biosecurity officers busy in the fight against mosquito-borne…
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Detector dog finds live Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

  • Media release
  • Pests
19 December 2022
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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MEDIA STATEMENT: Biosecurity Risk Material on new vehicles arriving in Australia

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  • Biosecurity
12 December 2022
We are currently seeing an increase in Biosecurity Risk Material (BRM) on new vehicles arriving in Australia.
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National Carp Control Plan published

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  • Fisheries
03 November 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, together with the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC), have published the…
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Port workshop to send marine pests packing

  • Media release
  • Biosecurity
28 September 2022
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

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  • Pests
25 August 2022
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
22 August 2022
Around $5 million will be spent over the coming year on projects using cutting-edge science to help boost Australia's biosecurity capabilities.
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Plant pest focus sharpened ahead of National Science Week

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  • Plants
16 August 2022
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has provided funding for the upgrade of two key scientific identification tools for plant pests…

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