biosecurity Archives - Research for Agriculture

A modelling tool to rapidly predict weed spread risk

In the study, published in the journal Methods in Ecology and Evolution, the researchers developed the tool that uses information about the features of a weed species and the geography of the area in which it has been reported to predict specific locations where the…

Sep 25, 2019

biosecurity, research, technology

Finding the ‘needle in a haystack’ with new portable DNA device

A new smart-phone sized technology to quickly sequence DNA is being tested by University of Canberra researchers, through the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) and Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, for its early warning potential to detect invasive species.

Aug 28, 2019

agriculture, biosecurity, research, technology

Tetragonula stingless bees at thier nest entrance, in the side of a house

Sharing flowers may be deadly for native stingless bees

European honey bees could pass their diseases to native stingless bees simply by feeding on the same flowers, according to Australian research, which found five out of six wild stingless bee hives contained a parasite known to infect the gut of adult honey bees.

Aug 14, 2019

biosecurity, research

What is the cost of soil-borne crop disease?

Agriculture Victoria is calling on growers and agronomists to contribute to a national project seeking to determine the potential soil-borne diseases of pulse and oilseed crops.

Jul 24, 2019

biosecurity, research

What mice want

Research is revealing new insights and understandings about mice in Australian broad acre cropping systems, especially in terms of their food preferences and aversion to bait.

Jun 12, 2019

biosecurity, crops

News

Wild dog control under research microscope

The WA Government will invest $500,000 in five research projects that examine new and effective ways to reduce wild dog impacts on farming and pastoral businesses in Western Australia.

Jun 5, 2019

biosecurity

Biosecurity manual helps cherry growers access markets

A new version of the biosecurity manual for cherry growers is now available from Farm Biosecurity.

May 29, 2019

biosecurity, horticulture

Wild Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) turning on mossy branch at night. High speed photography image

Predator Free New Zealand – are we dreaming?

Uncertainty, conflicts, and inadequate planning could hamper progress towards a predator free New Zealand, meaning it is critical to prepare for future scenarios now.

May 21, 2019

biosecurity, environment

UC Master of Science student Kate Hornblow is part of a BioHeritage project that’s investigating the recovery of streams and rivers. Kate collected snails from Grasmere Stream which runs through the University's Cass Research Station.

How many are too many snails?

Snails could stop freshwater invertebrate populations from recovering, even after the stream habitat has been restored. That’s why a University of Canterbury (UC) student has spent much of her summer creating snail baskets.

May 13, 2019

biosecurity

Kiwis discover insects that weren’t known in their native countries

The discovery and description of two new insects suggests that New Zealand may be home to more exotic insects than we know about.

May 6, 2019

biosecurity

Fearless sea urchins stripping underwater forests

A new study led by The University of Western Australia and the Centre of Advanced Studies of Blanes in Spain has found that sea urchins’ fear of predators plays a key role in the health of underwater forests, which are declining globally.

Apr 10, 2019

biosecurity

New Zealand apple and pear industry targets biosecurity to protect industry’s future

New Zealand’s world leading apple and pear industry has gained a significant funding boost to help prepare and manage biosecurity threats, through the Government’s MPI Sustainable Farming Fund.

Feb 6, 2019

biosecurity

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