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OverviewEnsuring inputs used in production, processing, and packaging are free from pests.Examples include clean packaging, pest-free parent plant stock (e.g. potato tubers, nursery propagation material), or sterilised growing media for use in tissue culture. Evaluating the efficacy of this measure…
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OverviewProduction and post-production facilities are designed and managed to physically exclude pests.Protected facilities applies to the pest exclusionary structure such as a greenhouse or glasshouse, packing facility, a cold room, storage or processing facility, or a secure laboratory.Evaluating…
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OverviewPractices prevent infestation by preventing regulated and unregulated commodity from mixing.A common example is that consignments of a commodity that are to be exported must be packed or processed and stored separately from other consignments intended for different markets.Evaluating the…
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OverviewExposure to the pest is reduced by manipulating the habitat and making it less suitable for pests.Examples include controlling irrigation and eliminating shade over the commodity during the day to make the habitat less suitable to pests, or restricting artificial lighting that attract pests…
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OverviewProduction and post-production of the commodity limited to seasonal periods when the target pest is rare or inactive.An example is “winter window” production, where the commodity is grown and exported only during winter when the target pest is inactive.Evaluating the efficacy of this…
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OverviewThis measure reduces pest abundance in the designated area or site by attracting and killing the pest.Examples of this measure include bait spraying, mass-trapping, coloured sticky traps with or without pheromone lures, and the use of trap crops.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure…
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OverviewIntegrated pest and disease management (IPDM) involves coordinated application of multiple pest management options to sustainably manage pest populations.IPDM is most commonly practiced during production, with the use of pest management options being guided by pest monitoring data.…
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OverviewSanitation involves cleaning, washing, or disinfecting equipment and facilities to minimise the risk that pests could transfer onto the commodity.Sanitation is a common industry practice across the supply chain, especially for pathogens.Evaluating the efficacy of this measure requires…
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Applications are now closedApplications for the fourth and final cohort of the Drought Venture Studio are now closed. Beanstalk AgTech will continue working closely with all successful applicants throughout the remainder of the program, focusing on building Australia’s drought resilience through…
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to building drought resilience. It affects regional landscapes, communities and economies in different ways.That’s why the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund is working with state and territory governments to support regions to develop drought…
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