With the growing risk of African Swine Fever entering Australia and decimating our $5 billion a year pork industry, the National Farmers’ Federation called on governments to act immediately to control Australia’s 24 million-strong feral pig population. If left uncontrolled and uncontained, feral pigs could be a major vector of this exotic disease, not currently…
Month: October 2019
Podcast boom from farm to phone – the new way to hear rural stories
The popularity of podcasts is booming, with research showing one in three people are tuning in to their favourite podcasts – and Aussie farmers are no exception. (more…)
Make a start on biosecurity with tailored planners
With a number of plant pest incursions on the go across Australia, many producers in the affected areas are turning to on-farm biosecurity measures in an attempt to prevent the disease or pests from affecting their property. (more…)
FENCING 2020: Vision for the Future conference
Get together with other fencing professionals for FENCiT’s first national conference. (more…)
Community-led deer monitoring via DeerScan
A new feature of the popular Centre for Invasive Species Solutions FeralScan digital community surveillance program, DeerScan, has had more than 1,700 sightings reported in its first 6 months of use, helping to inform biosecurity agencies and community groups where to prioritise management action. (more…)
Income support for bushfire-hit communities in Richmond Valley
Communities hit by the Northern NSW bushfires in Richmond Valley now have access to 13 weeks of income support payments to help them get back on their feet. (more…)