Biosecurity: People, vehicles and equipment
As biosecurity risks continue to grow, protecting your farm starts with the fundamentals. This article from Issue 16 of PotatoLink magazine explores practical steps growers can take to reduce the risk of pests and diseases entering via people, vehicles, and equipment to ensure a resilient and productive future for the Australian potato industry.
Identifying disease through diagnostics
Knowing what disease you are dealing with is the first step to managing it. This fact sheet discusses what the important things are to look for, when the best time for testing is, and where to send it.
101: Back to Basics: Strengthening Potato Biosecurity
By focusing on these biosecurity fundamental practices discussed in Issue 15 of PotatoLink magazine, you can minimise the risk of devastating outbreaks and ensure a sustainable future for potato production.
Biosecurity resources for Australian potato growers and industry members
The Australian potato industry is committed to building its capacity to respond to potential biosecurity threats. In addition to dedicated farm biosecurity officers and advisers, a range of farm biosecurity planning resources are available for growers, advisers and industry members to access. These resources are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect industry needs.