The internet has revolutionised the way in which business is conducted, impacting every aspect of a business, from record and account keeping to marketing and promotion, banking, communication and product or service research.
Sclerotinia shoot rot is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. It was recorded in WA vineyards many years ago but only appears sporadically when rainfall and cool weather occur in early spring. Little is known about the life cycle of the disease in vineyards.
Black spot, or anthracnose disease of grapevines is caused by the fungus Elsinoe ampelina. It is present in WA vineyards but has been successfully managed through the correct application of fungicides at the right time.
Phomopsis cane and leaf spot is caused by the fungus Phomopsis viticola which is a prohibited organism in Western Australia. The disease can cause significant yield loss in areas where weather conditions are favourable.
Jarrahdale, Japanese and butternut pumpkins are grown in Kununurra, Carnarvon and the south-west of Western Australia to supply the local market and eastern Australia.
These biosecurity guidelines for bird events are designed to assist event organisers and participants to manage the risk of disease spread among birds at shows, sales, displays, competitions and races in Western Australia.
Newcastle disease is a severe viral disease of poultry and other birds. Control of the disease in Australia is regulated and relies upon vaccination, surveillance, prompt reporting and high standards of biosecurity.
The sampling method for events meeting the case definition of Newcastle disease are outlined below.
More than 60 livestock industries and government representatives joined forces on 2 May 2014 in Perth to work through their respective sectors’ preparedness to communicate and implement a national livestock standstill if foot-and-mouth disease occurred in Australia.
Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is a common quality constraint of wheat that can result in downgrading of grain quality upon receival.
