Plant Health Australia

07/09/2026

🥦 What happens when a pest incursion is put to the test?
PHA recently joined VegWatch project partners for a hypothetical pest incursion exercise to help strengthen preparedness for Australia’s vegetable industry.
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/1uT6nJo
AUSVEG | Hort Innovation

VegWatch continues to support vegetable industry preparedness 26 August 2026 Plant Health Australia (PHA) participated in the annual VegWatch Project Management Group (PMG) and Project Reference Group (PRG) meetings in Melbourne on 27–28 July 2026, contributing to discussion on project priorities ...

07/09/2026

🍒 Tasmanian cherry growers: register for the 2026–27 Oriental Fruit Moth trapping program.
Fruit Growers Tasmania is coordinating trapping to support ongoing efforts to demonstrate low pest prevalence in Tasmanian cherry orchards.
Registrations close COB Sunday 13 September 2026.
Register 👉 https://loom.ly/UMBQdmk
Find out more about the program 👉 https://loom.ly/1vuXxdA
Fruit Growers Tasmania | Biosecurity Tasmania | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

07/09/2026

⚠️ Temporary contact number for PHA.
We are currently experiencing intermittent issues with incoming calls to our main office landline.
While this is being resolved, please call the temporary number below for general enquiries:
📞 0467 679 715
We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide an update once the main office phone service has been restored.

06/09/2026

🚜 A simple biosecurity plan can make day-to-day biosecurity easier to manage.
It helps identify risks, set clear expectations and make sure staff, contractors and visitors know what to do if something unusual is found.
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/EhJY_Ao
Animal Health Australia

A simple biosecurity plan helps identify risks, set clear expectations and support day to day biosecurity practices on your property. Keeping it practical and tailored to your property can make it easier to manage risks and respond if something unusual occurs.

04/09/2026

🌏 The 5th International Congress on Biological Invasions is coming to Perth in April 2027.
Under the theme From Threats to Solutions: Advancing Biosecurity, the congress will explore research, management and practical responses to biological invasions.
Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/oX-whF8

03/09/2026

🌰 Good taste grows here this Macadamia Nut Day.
Shell-ebrate the growers and regional communities behind one of Australia’s most iconic native snacks by choosing Australian-grown macadamias.
Protecting macadamias from pests and diseases helps support growers, regional communities and the future of this premium native industry.
Learn more 👉 https://loom.ly/8fZPkpY
Australian Macadamias

03/09/2026

🌾 Final khapra beetle pest risk analysis released.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has released the final report for the pest risk analysis for khapra beetle, Part 1, covering plant product pathways.
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/uEgUgn8
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

03/09/2026

📄 PHA’s 2026–27 Annual Operational Plan Addendum is now available.
The Addendum outlines Member subscriptions for 2026–27 calculated in accordance with the PHA Constitution.
Download the Addendum 👉 https://loom.ly/3f6C6LM

02/09/2026

Every decision in the field impacts crop health. 🌱
Find courses on the National Biosecurity Training Hub to help you identify threats early, respond effectively, and keep Australian agriculture thriving.
🔍 Explore now at biotraininghub.com.au
Biosecurity Queensland | Agriculture Victoria

02/09/2026

🫐 The latest edition of The Burst from Berries Australia is out now.
Read updates on pollination and varroa mite impacts, National Biosecurity Week, BerryPractical 2026 and the latest state-based berry industry news.
Read more 👉 https://loom.ly/Z7Ijbw4