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National Residue Survey 2008-09
Almond program - Cheical residue monitoring results
The National Residue Survey (NRS) was originally established in 1961 to measure pesticide residues in exported meat. Today, NRS tests for residues of agricultural and veterinary chemicals and environmental contaminants in 252 animal and 26 plant commodities including five
horticultural products. Since 1993, NRS has operated on full cost recovery, and is funded principally by levies from participating industries. The Australian Government provides funding for NRS national and international residue commitments that provide benefits for the community, for industry and for government programs. For further details visit our website.
The Almond Board of Australia (ABA) in conjunction with three almond processors in Victoria and South Australia initiated a pesticide residue monitoring program with the NRS in 2008. A total of 64 almond samples were collected from the three almond processors and tested for a broad range ofinsecticides, fungicides, herbicides, fumigants and metals.
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Orchard Biosecurity Manual
for the Australian Almond Industry
This manual is designed to assist you in protecting your almond orchard and the almond industry from new and invasive pests. By implementing the recommended measures in your day to day operations, you will enhance your biosecurity and that of your region, while minimising productivity losses and unnecessary costs.
What is biosecurity?
Biosecurity is about the protection of livelihoods, lifestyles and the natural environment, which could be harmed by new pest incursions. Biosecurity is a national priority, implemented at pre-border, border and post-border locations. It is essential for your business.
Australia’s geographic isolation has meant that we have few of the pests that affect plant industries overseas.
Freedom from these exotic pests is a vital part of the future profitability and sustainability of Australia’s plant industries. Biosecurity ensures that our plant health status is maintained. This allows us to preserve existing trade opportunities, and provide evidence to support new market negotiations. In addition, ‘area freedom’ from a number of endemic pests, is vital to the prosperity of the almond industry.
What is orchard biosecurity?
Orchard biosecurity is a set of measures designed to protect a property from the entry and spread of pests. Orchard biosecurity is your responsibility, and that of every person visiting or working on your property.
Through the implementation of orchard biosecurity measures, producers play a key role in protecting the Australian almond industry from exotic pests. If a new pest becomes established in your orchard, it will affect your business through increased orchard costs (for monitoring, cultural practices, additional chemical use and labour to apply them), reduced productivity (yield and/or quality reductions) or loss of markets.
Early detection and immediate reporting increase the chance of effective and efficient eradication.
More information on how to secure your orchard and secure your future can be found online at www.farmbiosecurity.com.au a joint initiative of Plant Health Australia and Animal Health Australia.
To obtain a copy of the Orchard Biosecurity Manual for the Almond Industry please click here to contact us
