By Sean Cole
Every week or two somewhere in Australia, a new plant pest or disease is detected. Most growers never see those headlines directly, but the consequences travel fast: lost crops, halted plant movements, disrupted supply chains and extra costs.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Siemon, Damian Wrigley, David Smith, Peter Scott, Brett Summerell, Matthew Laurence and Sarah Dunstan
Australia’s botanic gardens are more than tranquil retreats and essential hubs for conservation – they are frontline sentinels in the battle against invasive species, plant pathogens and the growing threats posed by global change.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Clive Larkman
Biosecurity refers to all levels of plant and animal imports. There is a federal department within the Department of Agriculture called Biosecurity Australia and they set the rules for all imports. This includes surprising issues like the importation of cars from countries where they are often parked on grassed areas before shipping.… Continue reading
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