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Wheat blast is a serious and rapidly developing fungal disease that primarily infects wheat, but oats, barley, triticale and certain grasses. Wheat blast can devastate entire crops, resulting in yield losses of up to 100 per cent. Although Australia remains free from wheat blast, its increasing global spread highlights the need for strong on-farm biosecurity practices and early detection.
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.
