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…

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…

Entries open: 2026 International Day of Plant Health video contest

Plant Biosecurity Research Symposium returns in 2026 – Join Australia’s leading minds in plant health

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,…

PBRI workshop identifies RD&E opportunities to better prepare Australia against a Xylella incursion 

 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…

Regional Surveillance RD&E Expression of Interest – closes 24 September 2025

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…

PBRI’s Ritman Scholar Explores Biological Control Solutions for Fall armyworm in Australia

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…

Celebrating the power of collaboration during National Biosecurity Week 25 – 31 August, 2025

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,…

PBRI Symposium, Melbourne State Library, 12 & 13 May 2026 – Save the date!

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…

ARC Plant Biosecurity Training Centre Launch

  The official launch of the ARC Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity coincided with the International Day of Plant Health on the 12 May. This $10 million, five-year initiative, funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), aims…
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