Biosecurity
Melon Biosecurity Incident Standard Operating Procedures (BISOP)
Australian Melon Association’s BISOP documents how the organisation delivers on its roles and responsibilities as a Party to the EPPRD, with specific emphasis on undertaking its role in a response to an incident.
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AMA Biosecurity Fact Sheet – Orthotospoviruses
A Melons Australia fact sheet describing the Orthotospovirus genus that is a biosecurity risk to Australian melon growers.
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AMA Biosecurity Fact Sheet – Tobamoviruses
A Melons Australia fact sheet describing the Tobamovirus genus that is a biosecurity risk to Australian melon growers.
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Vietnamese – Melon Necrotic Spot Virus fact sheet
Vietnamese translation of the Plant Health Australia fact sheet – Melon necrotic spot virus
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Vietnamese – Fall Armyworm in melon and vegetable fact sheet
Vietnamese translation of the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries fact sheet – Potential impact of fall armyworm on melon and vegetable crops (other than sweet corn)
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Vietnamese – CGMMV melon fact sheet
Vietnamese translation of the Northern Territory governments fact sheet – CGMMV: improved management options.
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Farm gate biosecurity sign
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Biosecurity Wash down designs
These wash-down designs have been published by Biosecurity Queensland’s Panama TR4 Program to help banana farmers protect themselves from the threat of Panama disease tropical race 4. The information on cleaning, washing and decontaminating vehicles, machinery and equipment is applicable for all farms.
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Biosecurity guidelines for contractors
Contractors and their staff have a responsibility to prevent the spread of unwanted pests, such as insects, weeds and diseases when they work on farming properties. Pests can be spread between farming regions or even paddocks, through the movement of machinery, vehicles and staff.
The following simple guidelines will assist contractors to minimise biosecurity risks when working on farms.
Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed FAQ
A basic explanation of the Emergency Plant Pest response Deed and what it means to growers.
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Biosecurity disinfectants
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Property Management Plan for properties infected with Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus
The Property Management Plan for properties infected with Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus provides information about eradicating CGMMV from the farm.
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Farm Biosecurity Planner for CGMMV control
For growers to plan a specific CGMMV biosecurity for their farm
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CGMMV Farm Biosecurity Checklist
Short checklist to identify where improvements need to be made to on-farm biosecurity and aid in protecting against Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus.
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Farm Biosecurity Planner for the Melon Industry
Make sure that biosecurity threats are kept at bay on your farm. Templates help you implement a Farm Biosecurity Plan.
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