Agriculture
2 October, 2023
More farm signs heightening biosecurity awareness
HUNDREDS of new biosecurity warning signs have been placed on farm fences in the past three months. Victorian Farmers Federation’s Stock Sense project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs, including to Loddon farmers, in the wake...
HUNDREDS of new biosecurity warning signs have been placed on farm fences in the past three months.
Victorian Farmers Federation’s Stock Sense project has distributed more than 200 free biosecurity signs, including to Loddon farmers, in the wake of increased demand from farmers.
VFF livestock president Scott Young said the rise in demand could be a result of recent biosecurity matters being highlighted in the news and the ongoing work of projects like Stock Sense to bring awareness to farmers.
“Over the past 12 months issues such as Foot and Mouth and Lumpy Skin disease have been front of mind for many farmers,” he said.
“More and more farmers are now aware of the importance of having biosecurity signs on their property and their role in helping to safeguard the health and well-being of livestock, farmers, and the broader agricultural community.
“The response from farmers has been incredible, but we need to do more and I would encourage every single farmer to make sure they have a biosecurity sign on their farm.”
Farmers on the proposed VNI West transmission line route have also erected signs.