Seedling Propagation and supply (including advice in relation to Myrtle rust issues)

Scope:
Tendering and management of a seedling supply contract for approx. 1 million seedlings including:
- Routine nursery inspections and reporting of production progress against targets
- Advice on management of Myrtle rust issues in plant production and seedling movements
- Issue of a biosecurity alert in relation to the potential risks, identification and hygiene procedures and operational requirements relating to seedling movements and management of Myrtle rust
Benefit to Client:
The project provided timely and informed production of seedlings to meet planting requirements and, following a domestic outbreak of Myrtle rust on the Australian east cost, biosecurity information to support evaluation of management options.
Market Sector: Oil and Gas
Capabilities:
- Forest and fodder crops
- Biosecurity matters
- Risk management and planning
Location: Queensland
Year: 2009 - 2010