Monthly Archive: October 2022

Now is the time to treat tussock

Now is the ideal time to check your property for the noxious weed serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma). The recent rains and warm start to spring in some parts of Victoria has been good for pastures and crops, but unfortunately, also good for the growth of serrated tussock. Controlling serrated tussock before the plant goes to... Read more
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Upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2022: 16 November 2022

The Victorian Serrated tussock Working Party invite you to attend their final general meeting for the year on Wednesday, 16 November 2022.  You are also invited to attend the Annual General Meeting which will follow the general meeting. At the AGM the VSTWP will provide an overview of activities over the 2021-2022 year and elect... Read more

Control serrated tussock before seeding

Now is the ideal time to check your property for the noxious weed serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma). The recent rains and warm start to spring in some parts of Victoria has been good for pastures and crops, but unfortunately, also good for the growth of serrated tussock. Controlling serrated tussock before the plant goes to... Read more

Reforming Victoria’s biosecurity legislation

Biosecurity refers to the measures and controls that protect us from the negative impacts of pests, weeds and diseases. This includes our industries, the economy and community, natural environment, and our cultural and recreational assets. Victoria has an effective biosecurity system that has successfully protected the state from many damaging pests, weeds and diseases. However,... Read more