To help us continue to protect our unique natural habitats, the health of our people and build stronger, sustainable primary industries, we need to look forward at new technologies and systems to support us in our efforts.
Technological developments will play a key role in helping us to not only protect what we love, but also improve our current practices. This includes smarter, more efficient and sustainable ways to:
Check out these resources and find out how technological advancements in biosecurity are helping us protect and enhance our environment, communities and our farms now and into the future.
WATCH: Drones - future technologies
Did you know that drones are used to help trace biosecurity baddies including pests and weeds? The data collected by ‘drone warriors’ helps scientists plan for the future and put plans in place to ensure our precious environment and natural resources are protected from these baddies.
LISTEN: You can run but you can’t hide - using technology
Innovation is key to tackling invasive pests and insects.
The most effective way to find pests, wherever they are, is to use all the tools available in the toolkit.
There are no magic tricks or ‘silver bullet’ in beating invasive pests and insects. We need to use as many tools as possible. Luckily these tools are getting smarter, faster and are more easily available. Join Costa and Marc Fennel as they get up close and personal with canine facial recognition, heat seeking drones, sticky traps and lures, aerial surveillance and the story of Jet the Ant Sniffing Sniffer dog.
LISTEN: The cutting edge -biological control
In this bragfest, learn how Australia is a leader in agriculture and primary production R&D. In fact, we’re in the top 1% in the world. That’s something to be very proud of! Find out about the:
