BioSecure HACCP Nursery Production Biosecurity System Reducing the Biosecurity Risk in Plant Production HORT CONNECTIONS 17 May 2017 John McDonald National Biosecurity Manager NGIA
Plant Biosecurity The National Exposure On average Australia records between 30 40 plant pest incursions each year. Source: Plant Biosecurity CRC Recent incursions of note include: Red imported fire ant (NSW) Mango malformation (NT) Potato spindle tuber viroid (WA) Cocoa pod borer (Qld) Chestnut blight (Vic) Lettuce aphid (TAS) Myrtle rust (NSW) Vegetable leaf miner (Qld) Banana freckle (NT) Multiple mealybugs (Qld) Electric ant (Qld) Green snail (Vic) Russian wheat aphid (SA) Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (NT) Giant pine scale (Vic & SA) Pyriform scale (WA) Panama TR4 (Qld) Tomato potato psyllid (WA)
An Increasing Biosecurity Risk for Horticulture Biosecurity risks are growing due to increased global trade and travel, increased agricultural expansion and intensification, increased urbanisation close to farmlands, and other factors such as climate change. Source: IGAB Draft Report December 2016 Kevin Chennell Executive Director Biosecurity DAFWA "If you look at the number of incidents for biosecurity in Australia it's definitely going up. If you look at the number of incidents related to biosecurity in Western Australia it's definitely going up. Source: ABC Rural 26/04/17 Frank Fox Biosecurity Queensland The 2015 Queensland Biosecurity Capability Review concluded that the state is experiencing unprecedented challenges to its ability to respond to the increasing number, scale and scope of pest and disease threats. Source: The Chronicle 12/05/17
Biosecurity risk promoters increase farm pressures Off-farm risk promoters Increasing international travel Increasing domestic travel Domestic & international migration Increasing international trade Declining government biosecurity investment Reduced government biosecurity service delivery On-farm risk promoters Source of planting material (high health) Location of planting material (interstate) Continuity of input supply (reliable) Labour movement (domestic & international) Vehicle & equipment (on & off farm movement) Management system (internal verification) In August 2015, the Victorian Auditor-General reported a reduction in the Victorian Government s ability to detect, respond and prepare for an emergency response outbreak. Source: IGAB Draft Report December 2016 Between 2013 and 2025, containerised imports are forecast to rise by 50%, non-containerised imports by 27% and air cargo imports are expected to be double that of air cargo exports with inbound air travel arrivals expected to rise by 93%. Source: IGAB Draft Report December 2016
Prevention gives the greatest financial return (Cost Benefit $1 : $100) Source: 2014 15 National Stocktake of Biosecurity Investment
Nursery Production Supply Chains Nursery Production in Australia Located in every state & territory a broadly dispersed industry underpinning most horticulture plant industries. Supply chains (varied): Urban retail e.g. Bunnings, etc. Landscape greenlife e.g. Urban development Fruit & Vegetable e.g. Citrus or tomato farmer Forestry e.g. Pine or eucalypt timber plantations Revegetation e.g. Riparian zones & mine sites
Nursery Stock Horticulture Production National Distribution via: Propagation material (TC, buds, scion, vegetative) Seedlings (vegetables, melons, etc.) Seeded Grafted WA Fruit & Nut Tree Stock Rootstock Budded/grafted Vine Crops Grafted Rootstock NT SA QLD VIC NSW TAS
Avocado Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Apples Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Banana Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Brassica Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Citrus Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Cucurbits Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Lettuce Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Mango Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Strawberry Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Tomato Nursery Stock WA NT SA QLD NSW VIC TAS
Apples Nursery Stock Cucurbits Nursery Stock Citrus Nursery Stock Brassica Nursery Stock Mango Nursery Stock WA NT SA SA QLD NSW Avocado Nursery Stock Strawberry Nursery Stock Banana Nursery Stock Lettuce Nursery Stock Significant plant movement across borders Production nurseries consolidating economies of scale Capacity to meet increased consignment sizes due to larger farms Exclusive propagation rights (variety access) Consolidation of technical skills (grafting) Greater transport options = maintenance of quality VIC TAS
BioSecure HACCP a Systems Approach BioSecure HACCP is the on-farm biosecurity program for Australian production nurseries BioSecure HACCP Guidelines provide a systematic approach for production nurseries to assess their biosecurity hazards and identify critical control points achieved through documented procedures The program seeks to identify internal and external threats to the integrity of a business s biosecurity preparedness. Recognises business skill sets and capacity in pest risk management progressing to self certification for market access.
BioSecure HACCP Underpinning strengths of BioSecure HACCP Industry owned Independently audited Risk assessment based approach Technical assistance provided on-farm Action planning & prioritisation assistance (BMP) Technologically adaptive management systems Recognising current on-farm practices On-farm records demonstrate due diligence Driven by continuous improvement Focused on business profitability & sustainability Rapidly adaptable to industry needs and technological advances Capacity to integrate resources and on-farm activities into the system A whole farm pest management plan (insect/disease & weed)
BioSecure HACCP BioSecure HACCP is the result of a generic Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) based risk assessment of production nurseries validating the activities described in the Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia (NIASA) Best Management Practice Guidelines and addressing identified gaps. Government benefits Shared responsibility/co-regulation Red tape reduction Resource utilisation improvements Efficiency through electronic systems Enhanced traceability Building a robust biosecurity system Industry benefits Shared responsibility/co-regulation Recognition of good horticultural practice Enhanced trading flexibility Improved productivity Cost reductions Prompt return to trade after EPP detection
BioSecure HACCP Procedures (43) Records (26) Growing media storage procedure Approved Supplier Register Growing media production procedure Materials Import Inspection Record Growing media quality procedure Material Despatch Inspection Record Fertiliser storage procedure Register of Authorised Inspection Persons Cleaning & disinfestation Register of Authorised Person Record Visitor procedure Register of Certification Signatory(s) Record Incoming plant quarantine Visitor Record Pest, disease & weed monitoring Vehicle Inspection Record Site surveillance procedure Corrective Action Report Despatch inspection procedure Equipment Calibration Register Growing media disinfestation procedure Calibration Record Sticky trap use procedure Crop monitoring Record Indicator plant monitoring procedure Site Surveillance Record Insect proof facility procedure Weed Monitoring Record
BioSecure HACCP Market Access through BioSecure HACCP Implement 43 Procedures and Record across 26 templates Upload completed records to the Audit Management System (AMS) Web based platform for certified growers to store data and client information Each grower has protected business folder in AMS with restricted access AMS generates interstate Biosecurity Certificates for plant movement Implement pest specific Entry Condition Compliance Procedures (ECCP s) ECCP s developed by NGIA and submitted and approved by receiving jurisdiction Nominate competent staff and train against ECCP criteria (on-line) Apply for approval and certification against the specific ECCP(s) Audited for compliance against the ECCP(s) Self certify for market access (similar to ICA system except industry managed)
BioSecure HACCP Entry Condition Compliance Procedure (ECCP) Blueberry rust Melon thrips Spiraling whitefly Tomato yellow leaf curl virus Red imported fire ants Green snail Citrus red mite Myrtle rust Potato cyst nematode Pyriform scale Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus Regulated & unwanted quarantine pests Importing State VIC & TAS SA NSW & VIC NSW & VIC NSW, VIC & SA NSW, NT, VIC, SA & TAS NSW & VIC SA SA & QLD QLD, NSW & VIC SA Tasmania
BioSecure HACCP Trialling the System Sub-committee on Domestic Quarantine & Market Access (SDQMA) Presented BioSecure HACCP in 2008 & 2012 to SDQMA Approved for controlled trial in September 2012 Victoria & Queensland the trial states (21 st October 2013) 2 x BioSecure HACCP certified businesses in each state Initiate trade under approved Entry Condition Compliance Procedures (ECCP s) Vic = Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) Qld = TYLCV/SLW, SWF and Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) Manage all activities under the Audit Management System (AMS)
BioSecure HACCP Trialling the System Trial duration Oct 2013 April 2014 = 6 months Oversight via Project Control Board (SDQMA members) Trial results were independently audited August/September 2014 Independent audit report presented to SDQMA October 2014 NGIA accepted report s 21 administrative recommendations Independent close-out audit April 2015 Close-out Audit accepted by SDQMA 29 April 2015 NGIA approved for a 3 year National trial (2016 2019) National Plant Health Committee endorsement of SDQMA approval 11 November 2015
BioSecure HACCP Co-regulation with government National Plant Health Committee (PHC) November 2015 State Sub-committee on Domestic Quarantine & Market Access (SDQMA) Legislative support (Qld, NSW & TAS) + bridging authorities (Vic, SA, WA & NT) Recognition of high health status of certified growers Harmonised interstate market access State government biosecurity agencies provide oversight through SDQMA Approve state/pest specific Entry Condition Compliance Procedure (ECCP) Production nurseries implement BioSecure HACCP Procedures 24/7
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