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Hopping onto rabbit control
17 June 2019Landholders and producers impacted by rabbits are being invited to get the latest tips on controlling Australia’s most destructive environmental and agricultural pest.
Read more on Hopping onto rabbit controlWeapon against fruit fly unleashed at Lindsay Point
14 June 2019The State Government has ramped up the fight against a Queensland fruit fly outbreak at Lindsay Point in Victoria with the release of millions of sterile flies this week.
Read more on Weapon against fruit fly unleashed at Lindsay PointState Government to get the hop on kangaroos
7 June 2019The State Government is delivering measures to help tackle kangaroo overabundance across South Australia, including a pilot program to increase commercial kangaroo harvesting, as well a proposed expansion of the harvest zone.
Read more on State Government to get the hop on kangaroosRemoving the baa-riers on sheep entry
5 June 2019The State Government will make it easier for South Australian farmers to purchase sheep from across the border in an effort to fast track rebuilding the state’s flock after drought.
Read more on Removing the baa-riers on sheep entry$1.5 million upgrade to Yamba Quarantine Station
4 June 2019Major infrastructure upgrades at Yamba Quarantine Station are underway with the State Government committing $1.5 million to further protect the Riverland from the threat of fruit fly.
Read more on $1.5 million upgrade to Yamba Quarantine StationFruit fly outbreak declared at Lindsay Point, Victoria
22 May 2019An outbreak of Queensland fruit fly (Q-fly) was declared on Tuesday 21 May at Lindsay Point in Victoria, after a detection of a gravid female.
Read more on Fruit fly outbreak declared at Lindsay Point, VictoriaModern Biosecurity Act to strengthen pest and disease defence
20 May 2019The State Government has taken the first step in its plan to develop a modern 21st century Biosecurity Act for South Australia with consultation underway with key industry stakeholders.
Read more on Modern Biosecurity Act to strengthen pest and disease defenceFeral deer management meeting
16 May 2019Upper South East landholders concerned over feral deer in the region met in Kingston this week to discuss the issue and new requirements involving the management of the pest.
Read more on Feral deer management meetingCeduna fruit fly quarantine restrictions lifted
14 May 2019Quarantine restrictions in the Ceduna Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) outbreak area have been lifted following a successful eradication program.
Read more on Ceduna fruit fly quarantine restrictions liftedSupport sought from WA for hay to drought-affected farmers
10 May 2019As a measure to provide additional fodder options for drought-affected livestock farmers, the State Government is seeking an urgent investigation by the Western Australian Government to certify the green snail pest is not prevalent in the northern wh…
Read more on Support sought from WA for hay to drought-affected farmersUpcoming Events
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