Plant Health Australia

12/06/2026

🫐 The Winter 2026 edition of the Australian Berry Journal is now available.
This edition includes updates on the largest grower event Berry Practical 2026, food waste reduction, export opportunities, protected cropping innovation, precision pollination and industry research projects from across the berry sector.
📖 Read the latest edition: https://loom.ly/mvEjNAc
Berries Australia

11/06/2026

🌱 Have you subscribed to Tendrils? 🌱
Stay in the loop with PHA’s monthly plant biosecurity newsletter! Subscribe today for the latest news and industry updates. Don’t miss out! 🌿
📩 Subscribe now https://loom.ly/OhL0SAk

11/06/2026

🍊Australia’s citrus industry produces around 909,674 tonnes annually, with a gross value of production of approximately $1.235 billion, supporting growers, regional jobs and the domestic food supply across the country.
Protecting the industry from pests and diseases is critical to ensuring high-quality fruit for everyone
Find out more about the Citrus industry’s biosecurity strategy: https://loom.ly/JFHt25E
Citrus Australia
ℹ️ Source: Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook 2024/25 https://loom.ly/HUttPSo

11/06/2026

🔍 Know what's normal to spot problems early.
Many pests and diseases are first noticed during everyday work on farm. Knowing what is normal for your property, crops and region makes it easier to recognise when something doesn't look right.
Early detection and reporting can make all the difference.
📖 Read more: https://loom.ly/zX6QpOs
Animal Health Australia

Pests and diseases are often noticed during everyday work on farm. Knowing what is normal for your property, crops and region makes it easier to spot when something doesn’t look right.

10/06/2026

Be biosecurity ready 🛡️
Find preparedness, response, and recovery courses, all in one place.
The National Biosecurity Training Hub makes it easy to build the skills you need, when you need them.
➡️ Explore now at biotraininghub.com.au

Agriculture Victoria | Animal Health Australia | Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Australian Biosecurity | Biosecurity Queensland | NSW Biosecurity

09/06/2026

👀 🥑 Are you giving your crops a good hard look? 🥑👀
🔎 Growers play a key role in protecting Australia’s avocado industry and the communities that rely on it.
🛡️Early detection and reporting of suspected exotic pests and diseases can reduce the impact of these pests and diseases on the avocado industry.
📞 Spotted anything unusual? Call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline at 1800 084 881 or visit https://loom.ly/do1keZI
Avocados Australia

09/06/2026

🏆 What does award-winning farm biosecurity look like?
For 2025 Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year winner Ella Matta Pastoral, it means planning ahead, acting early and making biosecurity part of everyday farming.
There’s still time to nominate for the 2026 award. If you know a producer or grower demonstrating leadership in on-farm biosecurity, consider nominating them.
📖 Read Jamie Heinrich's story and find out how to nominate: https://loom.ly/iVds9m4
🔗 Nominations for the 2026 Australian Biosecurity Awards close 16 June 2026: https://loom.ly/g_Kh8fA
Animal Health Australia

Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year 2025, Ella Matta Pastoral sets the national standard with simple, consistent and practical biosecurity.

08/06/2026

📢 Reminder: feedback on proposed national biosecurity reforms closes Friday 12 June.
The Australian Government is seeking input on proposed reforms to help strengthen Australia's biosecurity system and respond to future challenges.
Feedback received during consultation will help inform a national reform roadmap for consideration by Agriculture Ministers later this year.
🔗 Have your say by 5 pm AEST, Friday 12 June 2026: https://loom.ly/_VbLD7c
Australian Biosecurity | Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

07/06/2026

🥔 Potato growers and industry participants are invited to help shape a new five-year Potato Workforce Training and Leadership Program.
Delivered by AUSVEG and funded by Hort Innovation, the program will support leadership development, workforce capability and future industry resilience through training, networking and study tour opportunities.
➡️ Find out more: https://loom.ly/Sr78HDg

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05/06/2026

BOLT (Biosecurity Online Training) is moving to a new hosting platform from 1 July 2026.
The upgraded platform will provide a more modern and flexible online learning experience to support Australia’s plant biosecurity system now and into the future.
The current BOLT platform will close on 30 June 2026.
Before the transition, users:
✔ Complete any in-progress courses in the current BOLT system by 30 June 2026
✔ Download and save your training records
Find out more information and FAQs at https://loom.ly/VWMkXrY