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August / September 2026 e-Newsletter

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August / September 2026

Welcome to the Farm Biosecurity e-Newsletter

The Farm Biosecurity e-Newsletter is a bi-monthly publication that contains the latest pest and disease alerts, updates about new resources such as videos, factsheets, apps, and other relevant on-farm biosecurity developments.


Latest news

 

Create a simple on-farm biosecurity plan

A biosecurity plan helps identify risks, set expectations and support day-to-day biosecurity practices on your property. Keeping it practical and tailored can make managing risks easier and help you respond if something unusual occurs.

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Build your biosecurity knowledge with BOLT

Free online biosecurity training from Plant Health Australia and Animal Health Australia helps build practical skills and confidence across preparedness, response arrangements and everyday biosecurity activities for the plant and animal sectors.

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Industry biosecurity champion shares lessons for pig producers

Australian Biosecurity Award winner Dr Kirsty Richards outlines key biosecurity risks facing the pig industry, including African swine fever and feral pigs, and shares practical steps producers can take to strengthen preparedness and protect their businesses.

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How AUSPestCheck® connects systems and data sharing

AUSPestCheck® brings together plant pest surveillance data from across Australia, helping users identify gaps, reduce duplication and support evidence-based decision-making. Recent enhancements have improved secure data sharing and strengthened integration.

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Be response ready if something happens

Being ready for a biosecurity incident can reduce disruption on your property. Learn practical steps to support a faster, more effective biosecurity response.

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Quarantine your new livestock like a pro

New livestock can bring pests and diseases onto your property. Quarantine is a simple, effective way to reduce this risk and protect your herd or flock.

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How to protect your property boundaries

The way people, vehicles, equipment and deliveries enter your property can influence biosecurity risk. Learn how property maps, signage, access routes and clean-down areas can help manage movement and reduce the risk of pests, diseases and weeds entering your property.

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Good biosecurity = good business for sheep and wool producers

Strong biosecurity is a key business tool that helps sheep producers prevent disease and protect productivity. Learn how simple, everyday measures can support flock health and welfare, while also increasing livestock value and strengthening industry resilience.

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Industry news

 

Save the date for National Agriculture Day

National Agriculture Day returns on 20 November 2026, celebrating the people behind Australia’s food, fibre, regional communities and agricultural industries under the theme Our Farmers, Our Future.

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New updates to worm control in goats

As drench resistance continues to erode worm control effectiveness across Australia’s goat industry, researchers are developing practical solutions for producers to combat declining chemical performance.

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Locust plague threat grows across south-eastern Australia

Grain growers across south-eastern Australia are being urged to monitor crops and pastures as conditions favour increased Australian plague locust activity this spring.

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Sheep vet warns ovine Johne’s disease has not gone away

Stopping or delaying vaccination can allow Johne’s disease to return, even in flocks that have not seen a clinical case for many years.

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myBMP redesign supports future cotton production

Cotton Australia is redesigning myBMP to simplify certification while maintaining the program’s integrity and helping growers demonstrate sustainable production, market access and industry best practice.

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Biosecurity plans now mandatory for LPA accreditation

From 1 September 2026, producers seeking LPA accreditation or reaccreditation will need to upload or create an On-farm Biosecurity Management Plan for each property associated with their Livestock Production Assurance account.

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Resource of the month

 

Farm Biosecurity Action Planner

Take the next step in protecting your farm. The Farm Biosecurity Action Planner is a practical tool designed to help producers assess biosecurity risks on your property and plan actions to address them.

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