Farm Biosecurity Project The results are in on the Farm Biosecurity Project Producer Survey! AHA Communications team A survey of Australian producers has provided some interesting insights into farmers’ attitudes towards onfarm biosecurity. The Farm Biosecurity Project, a joint initiative between AHA and PHA, conducted the survey in the first half of 2017 to determine producers’ level of biosecurity awareness, their current biosecurity practices, their monitoring and recording habits and preferred method for the delivery of information. Importantly, knowledge about on-farm biosecurity and awareness about the Farm Biosecurity Project are increasing, said Dr Simon Humphrys, AHA’s Executive Manager, Biosecurity and Product Integrity Services. “It’s great to see that since the Farm Biosecurity Project first conducted this survey in 2010, producers have a stronger understanding of what biosecurity involves and that more farmers are monitoring their crops and livestock for diseases,” said Dr Humphreys. “We’re also seeing some interesting changes to how producers approach biosecurity. For example, the survey revealed that producers now increasingly source biosecurity information from industry bodies and groups. “This type of information is very useful for us to know, so that we can continue to distribute the right information via the right channel. While the survey findings overall reveal that we’re heading in the right direction, there is still room for improvement,” said Dr Humphrys. “The next step for us is to use these results to guide the future strategic direction of the Farm Biosecurity Project so that we can continue to raise awareness about biosecurity and encourage Dr Simon Humphrys, AHA’s Executive Manager Biosecurity and Product Integrity Services producers to implement on-farm biosecurity measures.” Some of the key findings from the survey can be viewed on the following page. Please note that the information contained in this summary is a guide only. Please contact info@farmbiosecurity.com. au if you wish to verify or use any data in this summary. “Importantly, knowledge about on-farm biosecurity and awareness about the Farm Biosecurity Project are increasing.” 28 THE LINK AUT/WIN 18
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