Growing PBRI’s commitment to proactive plant biosecurity for food security Jane Whitman has been appointed as Fall Armyworm (FAW) Facilitator to enhance national efforts supporting growers and industries as they prepare for and manage the impacts of this highly destructive pest. In partnership with Hort Innovation, the Grains Research & Development Corporation, Dairy Australia, the […]
PBRI members were proud to be part of a major international conversation on plant health, presenting a research poster at the Twentieth Session of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM-20) in Italy on March 9 -13. Hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation, CPM-20 serves as a key annual forum for global decision-making on measures that protect plants and plant products, […]
Take the next step in your plant health journey – applications for PBRI’s Ritman Scholarship are now open, closing 5pm, Thursday 2 April 2026. This exciting scholarship offers plant health students a unique opportunity to attend the 2026 PBRI Symposium on May 12 & 13, connect with leaders in plant health, and showcase their work. Scholarship recipients will present a short talk at the Symposium highlighting their […]
The Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium is back in 2026! On May 12 and 13, the nation’s brightest minds in plant biosecurity will converge at the State Library of Victoria, Melbourne for the Symposium – a high-impact showcase of innovation, research, and collaboration that powers Australia’s plant health future. Held on the International Day of Plant […]
Horticulture, wine industry, researchers and government representatives from Australia and New Zealand gathered in the vibrant growing region of Mildura on September 18, 2025 to collaborate on a crucial planning exercise for Xylella fastidiosa. A plant bacteria with more than 700 native, commercial and ornamental plant host species, Xylella is identified as Australia and New […]
The Expression of Interest (EOI) for Regional Surveillance RD&E for Enhanced Pest Management and Biosecurity is now available on the CRDC website. This Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) initiative seeks RD&E proposals that enhance surveillance efficiency, coordination, and impact across four key regions: Northern Australia, Southwest WA, Riverina/Riverland, and Central NSW/Qld. The EOI encourages innovative […]
Rabia Ali, is investigating sustainable biological control solutions for fall armyworm in Australia under the supervision of Dr Bishwo Mainali at Macquarie University. Current work is focused on understanding how the two parasitoid species interact under different ecological conditions, for example, how they perform when released at varying host egg densities or in different release […]
This National Biosecurity Week (25 – 31 August) we’re celebrating the power of cross-industry collaboration and co-investment to deliver $70 million of innovative biosecurity research for Australia’s plant industries. Field crops, trees, horticulture and viticulture contribute more than $44 to Australia’s economy. In the ever-evolving global landscape, safeguarding plant health is vital for ensuring global […]
It’s that time again, we are busy planning for the next PBRI Symposium to be held in Melbourne on 12 &13 May 2026. This will coincide with the UN declared International Day of Plant Health. This biannual Symposium highlights PBRI’s $70 million investment in plant biosecurity research coordinated across Australia’s plant industries, including horticulture, forest […]
