Australia’s frontline offensive against biosecurity risks, African swine fever (ASF) and hitchhiker pests was today bolstered, with 96 biosecurity officers starting work, with a firm focus on tackling the evolving threats.
A device using mass spectrometry technology that can identify microorganisms in under a minute, is being piloted by biosecurity scientists to more rapidly identify high-risk plant pathogens and mosquitoes intercepted at Australia’s borders.
The Australian Government is celebrating today’s National Agriculture Day with delivery of a $5.1 million grants program helping recent school leavers start a career in agriculture in their gap year.
This National Agriculture Day, the Australian Government is celebrating our world class biosecurity system and the Australians who keep our land free of exotic pests and diseases. The theme this year is Agventures, encouraging Australians to consider care
An additional $8.9 million of Australian Government funding will boost 9 Regional Forestry Hubs across the country to support growth in the forest industries in their region.
Mackay-based Townsend Industries will receive $693,429 in funding for a pilot facility that will test how processed sugar cane can produce high-value products.
