Herald 20220816

HIGH COUNTRY
FARMING
Protecting agriculture from pests and disease
AUSVEG, Australia’s peak industry body for
vegetable and potato growers, has welcomed the
announcement of Australia’s first National Biosecurity
Strategy.
The strategy, which comes after a National Biosecurity
Statement was agreed to in 2018, has
been agreed to by federal, state and territory ministers
and will help ensure that governments and
industry work together to protect Australia from
the threat of harmful pests and diseases.
AUSVEG CEO Michael Coote, said the industry
had been calling for a long-term, ongoing
support for the nation’s biosecurity system, with
recent biosecurity threats and incursions proof that
biosecurity was too important to be left to chance.
“As we have seen recently, ensuring Australia
has a strong and well-resourced biosecurity system
is vital for Australia’s agriculture industry and
important for the health and safety of every Australian,”
Mr Coote said.
“While we have natural advantages due to our
geographical location, we cannot afford to be
complacent. Recent biosecurity outbreaks in this
country, including Fall armyworm, Serpentine
leafminer and Varroa Mite, as well as the ominous
threat of Foot and Mouth Disease just over
our border, have shown the tremendous economic
and emotional toll that incursions and the threat of
incursions have on an industry and its members.
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“The announcement of a National Biosecurity
Strategy that has been agreed to by Federal, State
and Territory Ministers is welcome recognition
of the ever-growing threat from foreign pests and
diseases.
“AUSVEG has been a vocal supporter of a coordinated,
long-term, ongoing funding model that
ensures the nation’s biosecurity system is well-resourced
and effective.
"We note that more detail is needed on the funding
model to enact this strategy and we are keen
to work with the government to ensure that industry’s
needs are met through the new strategy.
“Our biosecurity system needs ongoing resources
that are dedicated to keeping our borders safe
from harmful and dangerous pests and diseases.
“The agriculture industry is working towards a
target of $100 billion in value in 2030 and requires
a robust and effective biosecurity system to protect
crops and communities for harmful pests and
diseases.”
• AUSVEG is the national peak industry body
for Australia’s vegetable and potato growers.
AUSVEG represents over 3500 vegetable producers
that account for 3.83 million tonnes of vegetable
production worth $4.9 billion in farmgate
value and over $5 billion in retail value annually
– it is one of strongest performers of Australia’s
agriculture industry.
Inaugural Biosecurity strategy - designed for future challenges
Australia’s first National Biosecurity
Strategy was released on Tuesday,
outlining the key actions for all
Australians to ensure a stronger biosecurity
system.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry Murray Watt made the
announcement at the National Press
Club on Tuesday.
He said the National Biosecurity
Strategy would provide clear direction
to ensure our system remained
fit to meet the challenges of the next
decade and beyond.
“The management of Australia’s
biosecurity system is becoming increasingly
complex, creating new
challenges for governments, industry
and community stakeholders in protecting
our agricultural sector,” Mr
Watt said.
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“Strong and efficient biosecurity is
even more important as we respond
to emerging challenges including
diseases on our doorstep including
Foot and Mouth disease, African
Swine Fever, Lumpy Skin Disease
and Xylella.
“This strategy has been under
development for more than a year
and I’m pleased that a new spirit of
co-operation between Federal, State
and Territory Agriculture Ministers
has seen the strategy finalised and
released so soon after the change of
government.
“The strategy provides a new strategic
direction for Australia’s biosecurity
system to 2030 and beyond.
“It joins together governments with
industry stakeholders as we look to
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secure Australia’s primary industries
well into the future.
“By aligning all the key players,
we can ensure everyone works together
to counter the biosecurity
threats we face.
“Australia’s biosecurity system is
a critical national asset and a shared
responsibility, and this strategy is for
all Australians.
“It is critical all Australians play
their part to safeguard our clean,
green, world class biosecurity status.”
National Farmers Federation president
Fiona Simson said the National
Biosecurity Strategy was an important
framework to ensure that all parts
of our system are best placed to protect
Australia from an increasingly
complex risk environment.
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TOOWOOMBA CATTLE & PIG MARKET
Harristown Saleyards, Monday, August 8, 2022
Market remained firm for trade and store
cattle, export classes too few in numbers
to reliably quote.
• Heavy heifers sold to $1792
• Heavy feeder steers sold to $1980
• Trade weight feeder steers A/C GC & WK
Motley, Plainby sold to $1946
• South Devon steers A/C S & D Welke,
Goombungee sold to $2059
• Heavy trade weight heifers sold to $1954
• Angus steer A/C Vince Altass, Anduramba
sold to 546c/kg
• Lightweight store steers sold to $1315
DESCRIPTION
reporting on Toowoomba Cattle Sale
Sale Date: August 8, 2022 – 134 yarded
A small yarding was on offer on Monday. Again
we saw no bullocks or heavy steers on offer; there
was a handful of cows with the balance of the
yarding consisting of weaner and feeder types.
Some prices started to see an increase with quality
being the major reason. There was a fair line-up of
buyers and a good crowd of onlookers.
reporting on Dalby Cattle Sale
Sale Date: August 10, 2022 – 2986 yarded
A few less numbers were yarded this week. There
was a good line up of buyers with additional
support from southern areas also. The market
for almost all yarded saw an increase in price
with cows selling to dearer rates once again.
There was good buyer support for bullocks and
heavy steers. Feeder operators once again active
being pushed along by restockers. Weaner cattle
returning to the paddock sold to stronger rates.
Yearling feeder steers – 590.2c/kg, heavy cows
— 378.2c/kg, restocker steers 680.2c/kg, heavy
heifers 410.2c/kg.
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“A co-ordinated, well-resourced,
and innovative biosecurity system
is fundamental to the success of our
agricultural industries, and in supporting
the goal of becoming a $100
billion sector by 2030,” Ms Simson
said.
Invasive Species Council CEO
Andrew Cox said this was the first
time that Australia would have a
strategy that sets a direction for our
national biosecurity system.
“It is a strategy that will help us
protect the many things we value as
Australians. I encourage all Australians
to find ways they can support it.
The spirit of collaboration that
helped create this strategy will be
fundamental to the system that ill
help us withstand growing challenes
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Inspection gives
livestock sector
confidence in
biosecurity
Leaders from Australia’s livestock industries
have witnessed how travellers to and
from countries such as Indonesia are exposed
to more than 20 biosecurity touch points,
enhancing the biosecurity wall protecting
Australia from exotic animal diseases.
The behind-the-scenes inspection of Sydney’s
International Airport was hosted by
the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Forestry’s Biosecurity and Compliance
Group. It featured a step-by-step review of the
increased biosecurity measures in place from
plane arrival through to baggage collection
and exit.
The inspection was a collaboration between
Government and representatives from
Meat and Livestock Australia, Australian
Meat Industry Council, Wilmot Cattle Co,
Australian Pork Limited and Australian Wool
Innovation.
The Australian Government has implemented
a range of further urgent measures to
reduce the risk of exotic diseases such as Foot
and-mouth disease, Lumpy skin disease, and
African swine fever from entering Australia.
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said it
was a great opportunity for industry to see first
hand the strong measures implemented by the
government at the borders.
“We have been working hand in hand
with industry to make sure our response to
the threat of FMD is appropriate,” Mr Watt
said.