14 July 2025
An integrated disease management program for the Australian Potato Industry
Project overview
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Potatoes and Solanaceous vegetables
17/03/2025 - 30/07/2030
14 July 2025
Microbial food safety risk management in leafy vegetables
Fact sheet
On-farm and crop management and Risk management
Leafy vegetables
14 July 2025
Potato sustainability – undertaking a life cycle assessment
Project overview
Environment
Potatoes and Solanaceous vegetables
22/05/2025 - 11/6/2027
14 July 2025
Future proofing onion health: management of rot diseases of onions
Project overview
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Onions and Alliums
26/05/2025 - 10/09/2028
14 July 2025
One survey for vegetable, onion and potato levy funded projects
Project overview
Industry development and communication
16/06/2025 - 28/02/2030
12 July 2025
Guava root-knot nematode sampling guide (Vietnamese)
Fact sheet
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Onions, Carrots and more
12 July 2025
Guava root-knot nematode sampling guide
Fact sheet
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Carrots, Lettuce and more
12 July 2025
Fact sheet: Guava root-knot nematode (Vietnamese)
Fact sheet
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Onions, Beans and more
10 July 2025
Plus One Serve National Strategy and Baseline Report Summary
Project report
Consumer and market research, Health and nutrition and more
The onion fly (Delia antiqua) is a major pest that infests onions, shallots, and leeks. Currently not present in Australia, its introduction could severely impact the onion industry. Strong biosecurity measures are crucial for preventing its entry and establishment.
The adult fly is mobile during egg-laying, while maggots and pupae can overwinter in hosts and spread via contaminated soil or infested plants. Early detection is crucial, as once the fly infests the bulb, no treatments can resolve the issue.
This fact sheet provides an overview of the effects of onion fly infestation, its spread and identification.