Farm Pests & Diseases

New research is targeting the pest species that cause environmental degradation in Australia, including weeds, mammals and invertebrates.

In partnership with the community and industry, we undertake world-class research into the evolution and ecology of invasive species and the molecular biology and physiology of insects.

Research into how to reduce the impact of insect-attack on young crops will be a major focus of a National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (NIPI) workshop to be held in Melbourne from 2-4 September.

The latest issue of ECOS provides expert analysis of the draft report of the independent Garnaut Review on emissions trading and the Federal Government’s Green Paper, which outlines the differing proposals for a ‘carbon pollution reduction’ scheme.

Australasia’s major livestock industries’ science and agribusiness conference – Horizons in Livestock Sciences – will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 28-30 October 2008.

CSIRO Discovery presents a look at CSIRO's National Collections to celebrate 2008 National Science Week.

Using leading-edge breeding and production technologies to boost the value, competitiveness and sustainability of Australia’s beef and seafood industries.

CSIRO provides diagnostic services, surveillance and the capability to respond to the risk posed by emerging and exotic animal diseases.

Invasive plants and animals (including invertebrates) are now the second biggest threat to national biodiversity after habitat loss

Sustainable mananagement and habitation of 'Outback' and 'Top End' Australia is an important goal which CSIRO researchers working in arid rangelands and tropical savanna environments are addressing.

In this chapter of the 2007 Snowdon Lecture, Dr Vallat outlines the positive trends that have been observed in the management of the avian influenza crisis. (3:27)

In this chapter of the 2007 Snowdon Lecture, Dr Vallat identifies the short, medium and long-term actions that can be taken to control avian influenza. (6:13)

On the hunt for exotic species for biological control use in Australia, Dr Tim Heard, a Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO, often finds himself in faraway places offering rewarding experiences.

Currently undertaking research on Blackleg, a disease that affects canola crops in Australia, Ms Susie Sprague has found that CSIRO is a great place for PhD students to begin their scientific career.

This report outlines the management actions required to achieve set targets for water quality improvement in the Tully-Murray catchment of Northern Queensland, Australia. (136 pages)

Scientists are researching the role of native vegetation as a means of improved pest management strategies for agricultural systems. (2 pages)

CSIRO’s bait box technique for termite control gives property owners a practical method of controlling an existing termite infestation. It attracts termites to a point source, where they can be readily treated with a dust toxicant.

CSIRO's research into the origin and behaviour of psocids is leading to more targeted control.