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Project Officer positions available

PHA is currently advertising for two Project Officer positions- Project Officer, Digital Platforms for Surveillance and Diagnostics and Project Officer, Biosecurity Planning and Implementation.

23 July, 2021
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15,000 new traps to stop fruit fly in its tracks

Nearly 15,000 additional fruit fly traps are being deployed across South Australian backyards in outbreak areas as part of the continued fight against fruit fly. As reported by the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) in June, the traps are in addition to the state’s existing 7,500 fruit fly…

23 July, 2021
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New surveillance strategy for pests of tropical plant industries

New surveillance strategy for pests of tropical plant industries (shared from Farm Biosecurity).

20 July, 2021
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Grains Biosecurity Officer Position Available

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions, South Australia is currently advertising for a Grains Biosecurity Officer position.

19 July, 2021
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Check cereal crops for Russian wheat aphid

Check cereal crops for Russian wheat aphid (shared from GRDC)

16 July, 2021
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Positions available

PHA is currently advertising for three positions- Fruit Fly Engagement and Extension Coordinator, Project Officer, National Fruit Fly Council and Learning and Development Officer.

12 July, 2021
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Biosecurity cameras to help detect foreign invasive species threat

Two-week trial of machine-learning cameras by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment at the Port of Brisbane (shared from the Canberra Times)

7 July, 2021
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