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GrainGrowers is conscious that the Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease incursions in Indonesia poses a serious threat to Australian agriculture.

GrainGrowers will be hosting a FMD biosecurity update webinar facilitated by Zachary Whale, General Manager, Policy and Advocacy.

The panel will be discussing what an incursion would mean for the grains sector and the industry’s response plan.

Grower guests Brett Hosking, Renee Anderson, David Slade and Jessie Davis will be sharing how they put biosecurity plans in place on their properties as well as their views on what a wheatbelt plan should look like.

Dr Chris Parker, head of Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Taskforce, will also be joining the webinar.

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The webinar took place 13 July 2022, watch the recording below

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If you missed the LIVE webinar, a recording can be found here

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Some webinar takeaways

  • Dr Parker’s message to everyone entering Australia – don’t be afraid to declare produce. You won’t get in trouble – it will help Biosecurity Officers ascertain risk of what you might be bringing in and can stop it if need be. However if you don't declare, you can and will be prosecuted.
  • Many farmers have asked about footbaths at airports – the chemicals used in there are caustic and not suitable for an airport environment. There are a range of additional measures being utilised. Misdeclarations at the border can result in fines, jail time and revocation of visas. Declare honestly.
  • Developing and working to a biosecurity plan is something that every farmer can do, and it helps to minimise risks to them as well as their community.

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