Biosecurity

  • Rural Scene news in brief

    Victoria has closed its border to bees from New South Wales, amid an incursion of the devastating pest varroa destructor. Plus, an earth mite warning, and a new product to cut livestock methane emissions.

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  • Port beehives protecting sector

    Beehives at Victorian ports are helping protect the state’s agriculture sector against exotic bee pests and disease.

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  • State biosecurity system boost

    A new Victorian Biosecurity Reference Group will aim to strengthen Victoria’s biosecurity system for the future.

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  • Rural news roundup

    News on preventing crop diseases, reducing feral deer, and eradicating avian influenza.

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  • Rural news rundown

    News on scholarships, grants, elections, and crop diseases, plus concerns over DIY tractor repairs.

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