Resources

The inaugural NSW State of Biosecurity Report 2017 is an assessment of the status of biosecurity in NSW and highlights progress in achieving the objectives of the NSW Biosecurity Strategy (2013-2021).

This contingency plan is designed to enhance Australia’s capacity to respond to and manage an incursion of Pierce’s disease, and other diseases caused by Xylella fastidiosa, with special emphasis on production nurseries.

Provides background information on khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium, to assist in determining requirements for the initial response to a detection of this beetle in Australia.

Fact Sheet 1 in a series of resources developed by the Department of Agriculture to increase stakeholder awareness of plant health surveillance.

Fact Sheet 3 in a series of resources developed by the Department of Agriculture to increase stakeholder awareness of plant health surveillance.

This standard describes a national regulatory control system for potato spindle tuber viroid (PSTVd) that provides guidance on preventing its introduction, surveillance for the pathogen and its containment and eradication if found infecting potato plants or tubers.

Fact Sheet 2 in a series of resources developed by the Department of Agriculture to increase stakeholder awareness of plant health surveillance.

The United Nations has declared 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH). The year is a once in a lifetime opportunity to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development.

Describes the sample collection, isolation and methods used to identify Xylella fastidiosa, the cause of Pierce's disease. Focuses on Xylella isolated from grapevine material.

This contingency plan provides background information on the pest biology and available control
measures to assist with preparedness for an incursion into Australia of gypsy moth (Lymantria
dispar).