The United Nations has declared 2020 ‘ International Year of Plant Health . lead by the world UN Food and Agriculture Organisation , the aim is to highlight the importance of protect plant life and is put a spotlight on biosecurity .

With industrial plant industries contributing over $ 30 billion annually , the security of plant wellness is not only vital for the environment but the economy , food security and craft .

The Australian International Year of Plant Health 2020 steering commission is looking to have government , industry and communities collaborate and aid ramp up a hearty foundation for a warm , more sustainable future for agriculturist .

A large focus has been placed on establishing effectual plant protection programs , with the initiative hope to pep up Australians to recognise their role in minimising the threat of gadfly and diseases .

There will be an official launch issue at Parliament House in Canberrra on Thursday , 6 February , led by Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie , Minister for Agriculture and Acting Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer , Dr Gabrielle Vivian - Smith .

John McDonald , National Biosecurity Manager for GIA and member of the national steerage citizens committee , will also be in attending . John will be working to leverage this outside weapons platform to encourage the nursery diligence ’s share to the wellness and wellbeing of Australians .

This year , Greenlife Industry Australia will be host its national group discussion in Perth . The composition of the league is Healthy Plants , Healthy People which is a nod to International Year of Plant Health and will back the UN ’s commission in raising cognisance of biosecurity and plant protection issues .

bring together individuals , businesses and organisation at the group discussion , Greenlife Industry Australia is hoping to spark the conversation about how to best summon Australian stakeholders and industry torso to make the aegis against the spread of blighter and scientific innovation in prevention a priority .

The league will host discourse on best - practice for increasing tracebility , minimising use of pesticides and harm reduction , all look to help inform business organization decision and influence industry carrying into action .

Whilst Australia is golden to be barren of many extremely detrimental flora pests , the threat always remain making the alimony of Australia ’s biosecurity a team attempt , vigiliance is required across the instrument panel – from overseas visitant to farmers monitioring harvest or city denizen with garden or vegetable patches .

International Year of the Plant is a great chance to inject the theme of industrial plant health into industry and residential area case and reach to better the security and sustainability of Australia ’s horticulture diligence .

To register for the Greenlife Industry Australian Conference , and join the discussion on plant health , follow this linkup : https://www.greenlifeindustry.com.au / Category?Action = View&Category_id=732