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With engaging, age-appropriate content for primary and secondary students, the Youth Biosecurity Hub makes it easy for educators, parents and community groups to explore biosecurity and inspire young Australians to take action.
National Biosecurity Week returns this August with practical ways every Australian can get involved. From farmers to families, it’s a national call to protect what matters, together.
Regular hygiene practices, equipment decontamination, and vehicle wash-downs when entering or leaving farms help reduce the risk of spreading pests, weeds and diseases.
You wouldn’t buy a car without checking its service history. So, don’t buy a sheep without checking its full woolly record.
Johne’s disease continues to challenge Australia’s sheep industry, but proactive biosecurity, vaccination, and informed livestock management are key to controlling its costly impact.
Cooler weather is the ideal time to clean, maintain and prepare grain storage facilities for harvest. Learn how good hygiene now can protect your grain and boost returns later.
Cropping season is unpredictable, but you can stay ahead of pests and disease. Victorian Grains Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran shares simple, proven steps to protect your harvest and profits.