Entries by Jo Luck

Readiness and Recovery | Grower Perspectives from the PBRI Symposium 2026

Preparing for and recovering from biosecurity incidents requires strong partnerships between industry, researchers and growers. This symposium video highlights grower perspectives on readiness and recovery, and the role these play in maintaining productive and resilient businesses. The discussion emphasises the importance of planning, preparedness and practical support mechanisms that help industries respond effectively when biosecurity […]

Resilient Crop Protection Systems | Grower Perspectives from the PBRI Symposium 2026

Building resilient crop protection systems was a key theme of the PBRI Symposium. Through this video, growers share their experiences managing biosecurity risks and the importance of practical tools, research and strategies that can be applied across different production environments. Their insights reinforced the value of designing research with end users in mind and ensuring […]

Diagnostics and Surveillance | Grower Perspectives from the PBRI Symposium 2026

Effective diagnostics and surveillance are critical to protecting Australia’s plant industries. In this symposium video, growers share their perspectives on the importance of having reliable tools and systems that can detect, identify and monitor pests and diseases. Their experiences helped frame discussions on how research can support faster, more accurate decision-making and strengthen biosecurity outcomes […]

Early Warning and Risk | Grower Perspectives from the PBRI Symposium 2026

Throughout the PBRI Symposium, grower perspectives helped connect research themes with the realities of production. This video explores the importance of early warning and risk management, highlighting how timely information and effective biosecurity systems support decision-making on farms and across supply chains. The experiences shared by growers reinforced the need for practical, on-the-ground solutions that […]

Celebrating the 2026 Ritman Scholars

A particular highlight of the 2026 PBRI Symposium was the strong emphasis on future capability. Students and early-career researchers were not just present in the room, they contributed to the program, chaired sessions, presented their research and helped lead conversations about the future plant health workforce. Their energy, curiosity and confidence were a reminder that […]

Reflections on the 2026 PBRI Symposium

The 2026 Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium brought together the people and ideas that are shaping the future of plant biosecurity in Australia and across the region. Held at the State Library Victoria on 12 and 13 May, the symposium coincided with the United Nations International Day of Plant Health and carried a timely […]

Northern Australia Biosecurity Intern joins PBRI

            In March, the PBRI Members Committee welcomed Northern Australia Biosecurity (NAB) Intern, Toni Fell, as part of the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy (NABS) Board Internship Program. The program provides First Nations people and people living with disability the opportunity to gain practical experience in board and committee governance, helping […]

Strengthening Australia’s Response to Fall armyworm – new FAW facilitator

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 showcases plant biosecurity collaboration in Rome

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, […]

Apply now for PBRI’s Ritman Scholarship

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 […]

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