Biosecurity: Prepare, respond and record

Throughout our biosecurity series, we've highlighted the different pathways and simple actions you can take to mitigate risks during key stages like cultivation, planting, and harvest. Now, it's time to bring all those pieces together.

While fences, clean machinery, and pest monitoring are critical, the most powerful elements of your biosecurity plan are the people, the planning, and the paperwork. Biosecurity is a comprehensive business strategy, not just a set of isolated tasks. By integrating these human and administrative components into your operation, you not only fortify your defences but also build a clear path to recovery if a high-priority pest is ever detected.

This article merges the proactive steps of training, planning, and recordkeeping with the practical realities of responding to an incursion and regaining market access. It’s about being ready for anything.