PBRI is a partner on the new EUPHRESCO III project and participated in the kick off meeting 21-23 March 2024 in Paris. The meeting established the project team which will builds on the activities of organisations with a long history of coordinating plant health in their region. EUPHRESCO III team members include ACIAR, APAARI, CABI, […]
The 2024 records of fall armyworm infestations have been the most severe to date in areas across Queensland and northern New South Wales. The National Fall Armyworm Research, Development, and Extension (RD&E) Symposium was held at the Eco Sciences Precinct in Brisbane on 17 and 18 April 2024. The sessions highlighted the extent of the […]
The PBRI was delighted to be sponsoring the Nudgeathon 2024 on 2-4 April 2024 held at Queensland University of Technology, Gardens Point Campus Brisbane. The Nudgeathon is a behavioural change competition, in which teams develop solutions to real-life social issues. This year’s topic is Nudging for better biosecurity. Each year, teams of undergrad and postgrad […]
The PBRI members endorsed a new five-year strategy, re-enforcing its role in collaboration and co-investment in plant biosecurity research. PBRI members are: • Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) • AgriFutures Australia • Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) • Forest and Wood Products Australia Limited (FWPA) • Grains Research and […]
Early Bird Registration has opened for the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium, a showcase of Research, Development, and Extension (RD&E) supported by the PBRI member organisations and partners. This year the Symposium will be held in sunny Cairns, at the world class Cairns Convention Centre. An extensive range of presenters from Australia and New […]
Applications are now open for the PBRI’s Ritman Scholarship until 15 March 2024. The scholarship will support students to attend the PBRI Symposium on 8 & 9 May 2024. The recipients will present a short presentation on their field of research and its importance to plant health. The scholarship will be used to cover Symposium […]
Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium 2024 When | 8 and 9 May 2024 Where | Cairns Convention Centre The two-day symposium, sponsored by the PBRI members will include presentations focused on six key focus areas: preparedness, diagnostics, surveillance, sustainable pest management, capability building and industry resilience. Industries featured in the program and supported by PBRI are – horticulture, […]
The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) collaboration agreement has been renewed for another five years. An independent review conducted by AgEcon, found the PBRI had achieved its key strategic goals of supporting cross-industry biosecurity research through coordination, collaboration, and co-investment. The PBRI members accepted the findings of the review and will continue to support the […]
PBRI Phase II Report 2020-2023
The United Nations have declared 12th of May the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH). Many events will be organised to raise awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, and boost economic development. To raise awareness of the 2023 International Day of Plant Health, the PBRI collaborated […]
