11th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance
The International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance will be held from 13 – 14 November 2022 in Sydney. It will... Read More
Vintage requirements in the event of fruit fly in SA: new resource for the wine industry
Vinehealth Australia has released a new and comprehensive resource for the South Australian wine industry – a Biosecurity Bulletin titled ‘Vintage requirements... Read More
National biosecurity award to GMV fruit fly program
Congratulations to the Goulburn Murray Valley (GMV) Fruit Fly Area Wide Management Program that won the Community category in the 2021 Australian... Read More
Study to investigate fruit fly specific agrichemical issues
The management of fruit fly in Australian horticulture is challenging, not least as a consequence of recent domestic and international regulatory actions, impacting the... Read More
NFFC Phase 3 highlights
The National Fruit Fly Council’s Phase 3 (2018 – 2021) project concludes in December 2021 and we are currently working with our... Read More
Welcome to the new NFFC Manager
Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Hort Innovation welcome Stuart Burgess as the new manager of the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC). Stuart... Read More
Priority Area 2: Management of established fruit fly – An integrated approach is key to fruit fly control
Fruit fly is a constant threat to Australian growers, and more importantly, Australia’s $2.7 billion horticulture export industries. An integrated pest management... Read More
Webinar: Predictive Modelling and Forecasting of Fruit Flies in Australia
6 September 2021 (2pm AEST) Please join the National Fruit Fly Council for a webinar on Predictive Modelling and Forecasting of Fruit Flies in... Read More
Where to from here: symposium outcomes
Implementing the National Fruit Fly Strategy 2020-25 via a sustainable funding model was the resounding call from the National Fruit Fly Symposium... Read More
Meeting 26 of the NFFC and communique
In June, members of the National Fruit Fly Council met in Loxton, in the South Australian Riverland. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the... Read More
Priority Area 1: Market Access – Preventing fruit fly is critical to market access
Preventing the spread of fruit fly and other exotic pests is critical to continue growing Australia’s $2.7 billion horticulture export industries. At... Read More
Overseeing the implementation of the National Fruit Fly Strategy
A key role of the National Fruit Fly Council is to oversee the implementation of the 2020-25 National Fruit Fly Strategy. To do... Read More
Meet Tom Eastlake, Member: National Fruit Fly Council
Tom Eastlake is a cherry grower, President of Cherry Growers Australia, and a long-term member of the National Fruit Fly Council. Tom... Read More
National Fruit Fly Symposium calls for national strategy commitment
Implementing the National Fruit Fly Strategy 2020-25 via a sustainable funding model was the resounding conclusion from those who devoted their time... Read More
National Fruit Fly Symposium to discuss a mounting challenge
29 April 2021 Australia has a number of challenges to manage Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly, according to National Fruit Fly Council... Read More
Three day, online national fruit fly symposium slated for May 4
15 April 2021 The ongoing battle against fruit fly, which continues to threaten over half of Australia’s $13 billion horticulture sector... Read More
Blueprint for national cooperation on fruit fly released
12 November 2020 The path towards a more coordinated and sustainable fruit fly management system to protect the future productivity and profitability... Read More
Webinar: Phytosanitary irradiation
19 October 2020 Join the National Fruit Fly Council for a webinar on phytosanitary irradiation. The webinar will cover a range of... Read More
The notification process following a detection of fruit fly larvae in produce sold interstate
24 September 2020 If you trade produce interstate you may have wondered what would happen if live fruit fly larvae were found... Read More
Webinar: So you think you know SIT?
14 September 2020 Join the National Fruit Fly Council for a webinar on the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for fruit fly. The... Read More