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24.01.2022 Now Available: ASF Seed News - September 2020 Read the latest edition and keep informed of #seed industry news and topics in Australia. Read it here: http://mailchi.mp/c587fc2c497d/asf-seed-news-september

23.01.2022 ASF member, Naracoorte Seeds are currently looking for a Seed Production / Sales Agronomist. If you are interested get in touch with them via the Seek ad.

21.01.2022 Next week, ISF Regulatory Affairs Manager, Dr Szabolcs Ruther, will participate in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Webinar, "Seed Systems during COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities". November 18th, check local times for live stream.

20.01.2022 If you receive an unsolicited packet of seeds in the mail, don't plant them or throw them in the bin, contact the federal Department of Agriculture at http://awe.gov.au/report https://www.farmonline.com.au//seed-scam-spreads-to-aust/

18.01.2022 ASF CEO Osman Mewett joined representatives from 16 APSA Seed Association members recently to discuss APSA seed sector priorities, progress and developments, as well as align and harmonize their regional and global industry voice.

16.01.2022 "Because seed is the starting point of food production, our sector has an important role in supporting the availability of fruits and vegetables to the world's population" International Seed Federation

16.01.2022 Plant Variety Protection is a legal tool for innovators to protect their innovations and to stop seed piracy. Take a look at the APSA: The Asia and Pacific Seed Association video to learn more.

14.01.2022 All farmers across mainland South Australia will now have the choice to grow approved genetically modified (GM) crops in time for the 2021 grain planting season. https://www.asf.asn.au/seeds/news/

14.01.2022 Even during Covid19 seed heroes continue working to ensure that farmers & growers everywhere can plant quality seeds to give us nutritious food to eat #SeedIsLife #WorldFoodDay

12.01.2022 The new #AusBioAwards Education category was created to recognise individuals, groups or organisations that are educating the next generation of biosecurity-aware students. If you know an educator or educational institution that has gone above and beyond for biosecurity education, nominate them now at awe.gov.au/ABA. Nominations close on 2 October 2020.

07.01.2022 Now Available: ASF Seed News - August 2020 Read the latest edition and keep informed of #seed industry news and topics in Australia. Including: ASF AGM and new Office Bearers, Mystery seeds in the mail, Government and industry updates, IP and PBR infringment cases, and offers from ASF corporate sponsors. ... Read it here: http://mailchi.mp/e1a08d5a987c/asf-seed-news-august

07.01.2022 Seeds are the most intercepted biosecurity risk item at our Australian mail centres. Seeds that do not meet biosecurity conditions can threaten our environment, agricultural industries and even backyard gardens.

06.01.2022 Now Available: ASF Seed News - October 2020 Read the latest edition and keep informed of #seed industry news and topics in Australia and from around the world. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/98131941136d/asf-seed-news-october

06.01.2022 Receive a seed packet unexpectedly in the mail? Don't plant it or throw it in the garbage. Report it to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment on 1800 798 636, or visit awe.gov.au/report

04.01.2022 Now Available: ASF Seed News January 2021 Read the latest edition to keep informed of #seed industry news from Australia and around the world. https://mailchi.mp/7314654d3373/asf-seed-news-january-2021

04.01.2022 The #AusBioAwards Community category was developed because not all heroes wear capes. They also come in the form of biosecurity champions, who help deliver significant biosecurity outcomes, and spread biosecurity awareness among the community. Nominate your biosecurity champions today at awe.gov.au/ABA. ... Nominations close 2 October 2020.

03.01.2022 Thanks to The Project for covering this important story last night. ASF's CEO Osman Mewett giving comment on the 'mystery seeds' that are arriving in the mail across Australia. #seeds #planthealth #IYPH2020 https://10play.com.au//n/2020/mystery-seeds/tpv200826cwran

02.01.2022 There’s no better time to get planting! Just remember, while planting seeds from food you buy may seem cost-effective; you could introduce diseases to your garden. Always buy good quality, clean seeds from a member of the Australian Seed Federation and #knowbeforeyousow... Learn more: https://www.agriculture.gov.au//protect-anim/dont-plant-it