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Expression of interest for the development of a Teratosphaeria spp. of National Diagnostic Protocol is now open. Background The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) Environmental Biosecurity Office is currently seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from pl

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (vADW) 2024-25. vADW 2024-25 is exclusive to NPBDN members. The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is excited to announce

Expression of interest for the update, review and/or verification of National Diagnostic Protocols are now open. The National Diagnostic Protocols (NDPs) are a key part of Australia’s plant biosecurity system. The Subcommittee on Plant Health Diagnostics (SPHD) manages their development. NDPs provid

Ten entomology diagnosticians from across Australia gathered in Canberra last November to participate in a five-day workshop led by the National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN). The workshop explored topics to strengthen national diagnostic capabilities for Dermestidae beetles Ten entom

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (vADW) 2024-25. vADW 2024-25 is exclusive to NPBDN members. The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is excited to announce

APPS Online Seminar

See the APPS WA branch seminar, this Friday 3-4pm AWST.
The seminar will be followed by networking event and APPS members in Perth are welcome to attend in person (RSVP required).

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This month we are profiling Mark Schutze, Principal Scientist (Entomology), Queensland Department of Primary Industry (QDPI). This forms part of our focus on reference collections, highlighting the work of dedicated researchers and staff. This month we are profiling Mark Schutze, Principal Scientist

The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is delighted to announce that registrations are now open for the virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (vADW) 2024-25. vADW 2024-25 is exclusive to NPBDN members. The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is delighted to announc