11 articles tagged "biosecurity"
Fruit Fly has been detected during routine surveillance on Nanuya Island in the Yasawa Group. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed the detection of the Fruit Fly, marking the first official report of thi
Invasive agricultural pest, Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), which has a strong preference for sugarcane, rice, maize and other important crops has been detected in Fiji, marking the first official report of the p
Fees and charges are among the concerns raised by the Biosecurity Authority during the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence meeting, where they presented their 2011-2013 Annual Report. While speaking t
Termite infestation has become a major problem for the people of Fiji, with Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection and co-chair of the Termite Taskforce Committee Sashi Kiran revealing that the Asi
In our interconnected world, Biosecurity is a proactive measure to prevent crises, ensuring the sustainability of our agriculture and the health of our ecosystems, people and our very homes and communities. This w
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the Little Fire Ants was never detected at the Border or on an imported item however, it can easily be spread through the importation of used farm implements and mach
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji confirms that Little Fire Ants have been detected in a few parts of Fiji including Beqa island, parts of Sigatoka, areas within the Namosi province and the Leleuvia island. BAF
The Asian Subterranean Termites (AST) have been identified at a private residence in Nakasi after the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji responded to a call on Monday to ascertain the source of structural damage to a house a
A loss of $3.6 billion is estimated by the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji if the Asian Subterranean Termites are not controlled. This was highlighted by the Authority CEO Michael Bartlett while addressing the Termit
Michael Macdonald Bartlett has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji. Biosecurity Authority of Fiji says Bartlett comes into the role with 17 years of experience in
The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed that the snake that was found in Vatuwaqa this morning was a Pacific Boa. The snake has been caught and released in Colo-I-Suva. They say the snake is a native s
