Biosecurity in Focus
The new millennium brought biosecurity into focus, particularly in Queensland.
A look back at the 2004-05 period reveals a significant outbreak of the highly contagious citrus canker bacterium at Evergreen Farms in Emerald.
- Between June 2004 and May 2005, the exotic disease was detected on three commercial citrus orchards in the district.
- By January 1, 2006, 490,000 commercial citrus trees, 4000 residential trees, and 150,000 native citrus plants were destroyed.
- A two-year quarantine period was put in place to control the outbreak.
This incident highlights the importance of biosecurity in Queensland's primary industries.
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Author's summary: Biosecurity is crucial in Queensland.
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