We received the news from MPI this morning that our Jacson Cube® is a finalist in the Mondiale innovation category in this year’s Biosecurity Awards. The awards reflect the spirit of the newly launched biosecurity brand Ko Tātou This Is Us, which has been created to help build a biosecurity team of 4.7 million – all […]
We’re proud to support Whitikahu and Orini schools and their initiative to keep calf club going this year – there’s that kiwi ingenuity on show again! They’re doing things a little differently to minimise any risks posed by bringing their animals together – but still giving children in their community the chance to develop their […]
This practical extension article out of Canada insightfully explains how farm workers learn about biosecurity. In a nutshell they do most of their learning while on the job and through observing the positive, and negative behaviours of their managers, peers and mentors. It goes on to point out that knowing how good biosecurity practice influences […]
Finally, someone that thinks the same as us. M.Bovis will, eventually, fall off the radar but where will on-farm biosecurity be when it does? Based on the way in which MPI and our industry bodies (DairyNZ, Federated Farmers and Beef and Lamb) are acting currently, it will be back to business as usual, and we […]
AgPest™ is a free tool to assist New Zealand farmers and agricultural professionals in decision-making regarding weed and pest identification, biology, impact and management. Visit the AgPest™ website.
A great resource for young and old, this engaging website is all about the fight to stop weeds taking over the New Zealand environment. It has multiple tools to help identify weeds, lots of pictures to show you what weeds look like and ways that you can contribute to the fight against weeds. Visit the […]
This article reminds us that New Zealand is and has been dealing with many biosecurity risks and incursions on a daily basis. The article mentions Chilean Needle Grass, M. Bovis, Fanworm, Wilding Pines, Myrtle Rust, droplet tunicate, and Kauri Dieback (Phytophthora agathidicida). Read the full article on the Herald’s website.
Words like disinfect and sanitise are often used interchangeably and without much understanding. Here’s a few working definitions for you: Microbe – a microorganism such as a bacterium or virus. A microbe might not cause disease or infection. Pathogen – a bacterium, virus or other microorganism that can cause disease. Fomite – objects or materials which can carry […]
Put together by Horticulture Innovation Australia and the Queensland Government as part of the Better Bananas extension programme, this video explains how a ‘dedicated on farm footwear’ programme providing footwear to visitors works. It’s in Queensland, and they probably don’t encounter mud that often, so we’d suggest a proper boot cleaner to clean used footwear […]
The Jacson Cube® was launched in the 2018 Fieldays Innovation Awards. It was fantastic to be at Fieldays talking to farmers, contractors and growers about footwear biosecurity and planning. We learned a lot from the folk we spoke with, and hope that we also added some value and food for thought as everyone considers what […]