Biosecurity R&D

Biosecurity R&D aims to enhance farm profitability by developing innovative pest and disease management solutions, strengthening biosecurity preparedness, and establishing systems to protect domestic and international market access.
Projects and outcomes
Browse current and completed biosecurity projects across horticulture, including project summaries, final reports, learnings and related resources.
Crop protection and minor use permits
Hort Innovation supports growers’ access to safe and effective crop protection solutions through levy-funded projects, grant-funded trials and related work. This includes support for minor use permits.
Fresh and Secure Trade Alliance (FASTA)
FASTA is an 8-year, $130 million collaborative research program dedicated to safeguarding and growing Australia’s horticultural exports. FASTA's national network of experts focuses on solving challenges in regulatory market access and in-field pest management, with a strong emphasis on combatting fruit flies and other pests that hinder trade opportunities.
Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI)
PBRI is a collaboration between Australia’s plant Rural Research and Development Corporations and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. It helps coordinate investment in plant biosecurity innovation through targeted collaborative planning.
Get help or report an exotic pest
Find contacts and reporting links for your state or territory, along with national resources and emergency guidance at Plant Health Australia.