An Australian event coordinator for the International Year of Plant Health, Michelle Portelli, has been appointed
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Transforming potato waste into a new industry for Australia
Four of the largest potato producers in Australia want to convert potato waste into new products by partnering with Fight Food Waste CRC
Students putting plant health under the microscope in national competition
Students are encouraged to enter a national competition based in southern Queensland that focuses on how important protecting plant health is in sustaining life on Earth
Launch of the International Year of Plant Health in Australia
Garnering support to protect plants from pests and diseases is the aim of the launch of the International Year of Plant Health at Parliament House, Canberra, on 6 February 2020.
International Year of Plant Health for 2020
Greg Fraser of Plant Health Australia said this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of protecting plants from pests and diseases.
World’s first International Year of Plant Health
Minister for Agriculture Bridget McKenzie said the theme for the year underlined the need for everyone to understand and take seriously their role in protecting Australia’s biosecurity