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Links to news stories about plants and plant biosecurity.

First GM canola delivered

The first truckload of genetically modified (GM) canola grown in Western Australia has been delivered to the grain handler, CBH, in the Perth suburb of Forrestfield.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/26/2724804.htm?site=news

Study reveals wine industry climate change threat

A new climate change study warns of challenging times ahead for the Hunter Valley's multi-billion dollar wine industry.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/16/2715853.htm?site=news

Farmers face toxic weed threat

Farmers and pest management officers have been working to stamp out infestations of a new toxic weed in Victoria's Mallee.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/21/2719742.htm?site=news

Drought shrinks Yeppoon pineapple crops

A central Queensland pineapple grower saya crops are suffering after almost 200 days without rain.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/10/20/2718909.htm?site=news

Banana growers on alert for bunchy top

The northern New South Wales region's backyard banana growers are being urged to have their trees inspected for bunchy top disease.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/08/31/2671954.htm

Citrus canker disease officially eradicated from Qld

Queensland has been officially declared free of citrus canker.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/01/23/2473097.htm

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