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Dr Kevin Clayton-Greene

Dr Jenny Ekman

Dr Jessica Lye

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Vegetables Australia

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ISSN 1832-3340

Vegetables Australia

is the most widely distributed

magazine in horticulture.

The recent detection of Tomato-potato psyllid (

Bactericera

cockerelli

) in Western Australia is a timely reminder that you

can never be too careful when it comes to biosecurity in the

Australian vegetable industry.

While most growers and industry members were expecting the

pest to reach the east coast of Australia if it were to arrive on our

shores, it took everyone by surprise when the psyllid was instead

detected on the opposite side of the country.

The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia is

currently leading the response to this detection with support from

industry stakeholders and government agencies. AUSVEG is also

lending its support where possible, with Biosecurity Coordinator

Callum Fletcher assisting DAFWA in the surveillance of the pest.

Callum is well-versed in the area of Tomato-potato psyllid

incursions, having experienced the impact of the pest first-hand

when it arrived in New Zealand more than 10 years ago. In recent

weeks he has also travelled extensively around Western Australia

to share his knowledge of the psyllid at grower meetings.

As demonstrated by this recent detection, the implementation

of effective biosecurity response procedures is vital for the future

sustainability and viability of the Australian vegetable industry.

In light of this, AUSVEG National Manager – Science and

Extension Dr Jessica Lye has shared an update of the Tomato-

potato psyllid detection and response on page 28, while AUSVEG

Biosecurity Adviser Dr Kevin Clayton-Greene provides

an overview of the stringent processes that are in place following

an exotic plant pest detection in Australia (page 27).

It is clear that the news of this detection could cause significant

economic hardship for growers and their businesses. As such, this

will be an extremely distressing time, particularly for growers in

the west, and it’s vital that industry and government provide them

with support during what will be a difficult period.

In the meantime, AUSVEG will continue to work with all

relevant parties to ensure that industry and growers receive any

new information that comes to light, and provide assistance

where possible.

If you suspect Tomato-potato psyllid in your crops or any exotic

pest, phone the

Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.

This

will put you in touch with your state or territory’s department of

agriculture or biosecurity.

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