#Biosecurity Guava root-knot nematode has been found in Australia for the 1st time This microscopic pest has been causing headaches for farmers worldwide… & has now been detected on 4 properties in the Northern Territory. Story: amp.abc.net.au/article/101591…

American serpentine #leafminer is a fly that damages plants by tunnelling through leaf tissue. If you think you’ve found leaf miner trails or insects, call the #EPP Hotline on 1800 084 881 ☎ to report anything unusual 👀bit.ly/3bZolkN #planthealth #biosecurity

PHA’s own Jenny Shanks recently presented in a webinar on bee #biosecurity, run by Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Jenny is the manager of our bee biosecurity and surveillance program and was happy to share her insights on such an important topic.

There is a lot of work that goes into getting your vegetables on your forks! And it all starts with healthy soil and plants. #WorldSoilDay #healthysoil #healthyplant #vegetables #veggies #ausveg #aussieag #soil #plant #crop #harvest22

Healthy soils are essential to the productivity of our crops & food security 🌏🥕🧅🥦🥔 Simple farm practices like cleaning muddy boots & machinery are some of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of spreading disease in crops! #worldsoilday #biosecurity bit.ly/3cCtpvN

Keep an eye out for the UPHN six top exotic pests in your backyard! Report anything unusual using MyPestGuide or by contacting Agriculture Victoria buff.ly/3o9SxQb

Last week we inducted the companies who will be trialling their seeds, fert and agchem onto the site at Butler Market Gardens. It was clearly an exciting opportunity for all involved to get together and catch up after a couple of long years. #VicVID23 #AUSVEGVic #vegetables

Sentinel 5 has travelled over 4200kms, sampling airborne pests, pathogens & beneficials across Northern grains, Southern cotton & Southern grains 🪲🦟🪰 Back to HQ for now while we plan what's next for iMapPESTS, watch this space.. Hort Innovation CRDC GRDC

A draft report on pest risk analysis for Xylella has been released. The draft report proposes risk management to ensure biosecurity standards are met. The public consultation period for the draft report closes 1 March 2023. More: bit.ly/3V3UKuX #biosecurity #planthealth

It's OK to eat spinach again! Check out our website for more info: foodstandards.gov.au/industry/foodr… Here's our latest media release: foodstandards.gov.au/media/Pages/Ba…

'tis the season for Brown marmorated stink bug to hitchhike its way in! A timely reminder as people increase their travel around this time of year, look out for insects that may be hitching a ride! abc.net.au/news/rural/202…

Planting has begun! Since bedforming last week, 3 of our seed companies have begun planting - Terranova, HM.Clause & South Pacific Seeds South Pacific Seeds. What do you see planted? Photo cred: Connor Steel of Elders (btw, how cool is that gloomy photo from last week!)

In 2022, the AUSVEG Farm Biosecurity team delivered 15 face-to-face workshops, visited 72 growers in five states & territories, attended 22 field days, meetings & other industry events, read more here shorturl.at/ACJKR Plant Health Aust AUSVEG

Guava root knot nematode is now present at several locations across NT & Qld, farm hygiene best practice key to restricting its spread! 🥾🧼🫧🚿📋 #rootknotnematode #farmhygiene mailchi.mp/ausveg/new-pes…

Are you interested in understanding the ongoing risks Fall armyworm poses to our agricultural industries? Register to attend a masterclass and hear from international FAW expert, Wee Tek Tay on the 5th of April: bowengumlugrowers.com.au/events/180632/

Do you know what records to keep on your farm to adequately manage #biosecurity? The Farm Biosecurity toolkit has a complete list of templates for records to help you assess and minimise risks. Read more: bit.ly/40q9Y1g #farmbiosecurity

Symptoms of Tomato spotted wilt virus on tomato. Quite impressive ringspots. The virus is spread and transmitted by thrips #Tomato #Virus #Plantdisease

AUSVEG's Extension and Engagement team are excited to be at Tasmania's Ag Innovation Expo at Hagley Farm School. The event is co-hosted by TAPG and @TfgaComms, showcasing the latest innovations in Agriculture 🚜👩‍🌾🥾🧼

Do you grow corn or sorghum ? 🌽🌱 Worried about fall armyworm? 🐛 Here’s a quick #podcast about work being done to battle the pest 🎧 abc.net.au/radio/programs… #sorghum NTCA NTFarmers Grain Producers Australia GrainGrowers AUSVEG Biosecurity

The latest edition of the Farm Biosecurity newsletter is out! Read about the Australian Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year Award, how to prevent grain pest phosphine-resistant and how to assess biosecurity risks. Read now: bit.ly/42FxTd3 #farmbiosecurity