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Fall Armyworm Continuity Plan for the Australian Grains Industry

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The Fall Armyworm Continuity Plan was developed for use by professionals, specialists and consultants to prepare localised and industry specific communication and extension material.

The plan focuses on the grain industry and provides:

  • background information on the current knowledge and status of fall armyworm (FAW; Spodoptera frugiperda) in Australia
  • key considerations in developing localised management strategies
  • future research and development for the Australian grain industry.

The purpose of the plan is to provide a reference point and a basis for industry to build upon when designing resistance management strategies, area wide management plans, crop-specific management manuals, and other extension materials such as audio and visual products for the management of FAW within Australian broadacre farming systems.

Acknowledgement: This is a Grains Research Development Corporation investment initiative led by cesar with project partners Plant Health Australia, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International, and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries.

If you have any questions, please contact nspcoordinator@phau.com.au.

Author(s): cesar, Plant Health Australia, Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International, and the Queensland Department of Primary Industries.

Published: 1 November, 2020

Date added: 13 May, 2026

Keeping an eye on pests and how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

Australian Exotic Plant Pest Hotline

1800 084 881

New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline

0800 80 99 66

Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.

Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.

MyPestGuide®

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For enquiries relating to PSNAP, please contact DAFF at surveillance.capability@aff.gov.au